In Memory of John F. Schultz, Jr.

John F. Schultz, Jr., age 91, of Kiron, Iowa, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital of Denison, Iowa.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. Joshua Van Houten will officiate. Committal Services will be at a later date in the Morgan Township Cemetery of Schleswig, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.  Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

John F. Schultz, Jr., the son of John Sr. and Dena (Alders) Schultz, was born on February 8, 1934, in rural Schleswig, IA.  He was baptized into his Lutheran faith in Schleswig on August 13, 1934 and later confirmed in his faith at St. Johns Lutheran Church of Kiron on September 25, 1951.

John attended rural Country School #8 in Schleswig before graduating from Kiron High School in 1953. After graduation, John became employed with Gene Bergman and Lindstrom Oil. In 1956, he enlisted in the United States Army and served country until entering the reserves from 1958 to 1960 when he was honorably discharged.

The year of 1959 was significant for John. He married the love of his life, Mary Frandsen, on September 27 in the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek, IA and began his own home construction business. John later commenced in farming from 1967-1969 in rural Ricketts, IA. In 1970 he purchased the Kiron Lumber which he owned and operated for 29 years. He partially retired in 1997 and continued helping part-time until fully retiring in 2018.

In addition to being an avid hunter and fisherman, John also enjoyed reading magazines about hunting and fishing. He loved playing cards with family, spending time with family and friends, listening to old country music, and feeding his birds and squirrels.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mary Schultz of Kiron, IA; children Lynne Petersen of Omaha, NE, Paul (Roxie Neumann) Schultz of Kiron, IA, Rollie Schultz of Des Moines, IA and Steve (Brandee) Schultz of Kiron, IA; 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents John Sr. and Dena Schultz; daughter Robin Miller; grandson Travis Hartsock; and in-laws John and Rose Frandsen.