Wilbur Walter Schultz

Wilbur "Wil" Schultz, age 81, of Bloomington, Minn., was welcomed home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on May 5, 2026. He was at home, surrounded by his family. Wilbur Walter Schultz was born on February 12, 1945 in Canby, Minn., to Walter and Bertha Schultz. He grew up on a farm in rural Canby. He had fond memories of Canby and being surrounded by extended family and many friends. It was always his wish to move back someday. He graduated from Canby High School in 1963 and moved to the Twin Cities to pursue his college education. He graduated from Augsburg College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1969. After working at a number of jobs in the banking industry he went to work at West Publishing Company in the Accounts Receivable Department where he retired after 29 years. It was also at West Publishing that he met the love of his life, Wendy Hobbick. They were united in marriage on August 27, 1983. Together they raised their three children in Bloomington, Minn. The most important thing to Wilbur was his relationship with Jesus Christ. He became a born again Christian on May 27, 1981 and his life was never the same from then on. He was richly blessed. Bible reading was a priority and he had a lot of wisdom and knowledge. He also led a number of classes and bible studies in his life. One of Wilbur's greatest blessings was his family. He was a great father and one of his important priorities was taking care of and providing for his wife and kids. Wilbur always had a song on his lips and a ready sense of humor. He loved to travel and visited 43 states mostly in a tent camper. He also traveled to Israel. He loved going to the Minnesota State Fair and attended the fair every year from 1963 to 2019. Wilbur was a member of the Class of 1963 from Canby and so enjoyed their reunions and the lifelong friendships he had with fellow classmates. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting with his nephews. He was also a die-hard Twins fan and enjoyed all kinds of sports. He played softball for many years and then became an umpire of the game in later years. He is survived by his wife, Wendy; his children: Jonathan Schultz, Joseph Schultz, and Hope Schultz; step son: Troy Peickert; step grandchildren: Ethan and Emily; and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins. Wilbur is preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Bertha Schultz; his sister: Lorraine Schultz; sister: Phyllis and brother-in-law Orville Haugen; sister: Millie and brother-in-law Ervin Hansen. A memorial service will be held at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Minn. On May 30. A time of fellowship and visitation will be 10am and funeral service at 11am. Private burial was in Canby, Minn on May 11 attended by immediate family.

Wilbur Walter Schultz

February 12, 1945 - May 5, 2026

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