Donald Arthur Schultz

Donald Arthur Schultz, 88, of Iron Mountain passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 surrounded by his family, at the Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson. He was born in Iron Mountain on Dec. 5, 1936, son of the late Arthur and Alice (LaPointe) Schultz. Don graduated from Kingsford High School in 1955. After graduation he enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps along with 14 fellow Dickinson County High School graduates, the largest recruiting class ever. He served as a heavy equipment operator until his honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal in 1958. On April 23, 1960, Don married Charlene Edwards from Aurora, resulting in an incredible & unforgettable 65 years together! Don was very proud of his family. Don was a disciplined and hard working person including 10 years as a truck driver for Montgomery Wards. In 1969 he joined the family business, Schultz Equipment with his father Art, older brother Bob & brother in-law Ron LaCost. They enjoyed many successful & prosperous years together. In 1996 Don’s oldest son Steve joined the family business and his other son Paul joined in 1998. Together they had 20 years of growth and success, building Schultz Equipment up to 2 locations & 50 employees. A natural born leader, Don enjoyed socializing and getting involved with local community groups including Board memberships in the Dickinson Area Catholic School, Timber Producers Association, and the Pleasure Riders motorcycle group. He also loved spending time with family and friends whether it be at Camp on Schultz Road, his place at Rivers Bend, wintering with Charlene in Bradenton, FL, and riding the ATV trails with friends. For 30 years he went on his annual motorcycle ride with good lifelong friends “Hoss” Warren, Dave Lemke & George “Huggie Bear” LaFave. Those rides around the country were a true joy in his life. He also enjoyed meeting at the local restaurants for his daily political debates & discussions which became entertaining & heated at times, much to the enjoyment of all within earshot. Don will be remembered for his great sense of humor, exceptional talent for storytelling, generosity and valiant service during the “Battle of Tijuana”! Don will be deeply missed by his wife, Charlene Schultz; 4 children, Steve (Mary) Schultz, Paul (Lisa) Schultz, Allen (Kristel) Schultz, and Terra (Tom) Maynard; 9 grandchildren, Mark, Greg (Gina), Natalie Schultz, Andrea (Cole) Welch, Matthew, Erick, Darius (Emmy) Schultz, Arryonna, Thomas Maynard; 4 great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Lenora, Charles Welch, and Liam Schultz; Sister Carol Wilson; Sister-In-Law Rose Schultz; and many other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by 3 siblings, Dorothy (Joe) Dorfler, Bob Schultz, and Bev (Ron) LaCost. Visitation will be at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 120 O Dill Dr. in Norway, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, June 13, with Pastor Bob Malsack and Pastor James Danielson officiating the funeral service at 12:00 pm. Burial will be in the Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. Don’s family would like to thank the staff of Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson for their compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Don’s name to benefit a local Veteran’s service or organization. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Donald Arthur Schultz online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Donald Arthur Schultz

December 5, 1936 - June 5, 2025