LeRoy Shultz

Shultz, LeRoy W. Born in Monticello, Minnesota, September 27, 1917, LeRoy W. Shultz achieved his 91st year, devoting much of his discretionary time to volunteer activities affiliated with the Veterans Hospital and Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel. A veteran of World War II, Shultz retained a strong sense of patriotism and service throughout his life. He carried the flag for his God, his country, his church, his family and his friends. Following high school in Monticello, he moved to Minneapolis, where he was employed at Elmer N. Olson Tire Company and subsequently at Werner Transportation Company until May 1941, when he entered the United States Army as a private. He received basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and then was transferred to Camp Livingston, Louisiana, from there to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and back to Camp Livingston. When war was declared following Pearl Harbor, he was sent to Indio, California, where he stayed until he attended Officers Candidate School. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt. at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and then went overseas. He often joked among his friends that he took a cruise overseas at Uncle Sam's expense. Landing at Glasgow, Scotland, in the fall of 1942, Shultz began his overseas duty. His itinerary took him to South Wales in the United Kingdom and from there to Normandy, France, where he landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day. From there, he traveled to Belgium and the Battle of the Bulge, rising to ranks of 1st Lt. and Captain. In June 1946, he married Imogene (Cub) Shultz, who was teaching in Monticello. He was employed at Ford Motor Company for 33 years, the last decade as Heavy Truck Merchandising Manager. During his retirement, he went to work at Boyer Ford Trucks for a three-month period and stayed for 12 years. In addition to his passion for his country and family, he was an ardent Vikings football fan. He is survived by son Jeffrey and his wife Jennifer, son Bradley and Karen Mohn, grandson Clayton and his wife Nicole, grandson Nicholas and his wife April and great grandchildren Ella Nicole and Colin James. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Imogene. He still carries the flag for all of us. Services will be held Monday, November 17 at Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel with reviewal at 10:00 AM, followed by a memorial service at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested for Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel. Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 952-938-9020

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LeRoy Shultz

November 16, 2008

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LeRoy Shultz

November 16, 2008

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