Owen H. Schultz obituary: Owen H. Schultz's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Owen H. Schultz
1928 - 2015
In Memory Of
Owen H. Schultz
1928 - 2015
Owen was born July 31, 1928 in Buhler, the son of Henry Abraham and Susie Anna (Unruh) Schultz. He graduated from Melvern High School in 1947 and attended Washburn University.
He was employed by Seymour Foods in Research & Development, developing egg handling equipment. He retired in 1994 after 41 years of service.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 55 years, where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and ushered at the First Service. He also enjoyed making furniture and was a member of the Sawdusters Woodworking group.
Owen married Roberta Swenson Hughes on October 24, 1959. His wife of 55 years survives. Other survivors include step-son, Michell (Wileta) Hughes, Denison; grandchildren, Michael Kelly and wife Pam Hughes, Lori Kelley, Jerad Hughes; brother, Wayne (Mavis) Schultz, Pickerington, OH; and numerous special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 812 SW Topeka, Topeka, KS 66612 or Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
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Owen was born July 31, 1928 in Buhler, the son of Henry Abraham and Susie Anna (Unruh) Schultz. He graduated from Melvern High School in 1947 and attended Washburn University.
He was employed by Seymour Foods in Research & Development, developing egg handling equipment. He retired in 1994 after 41 years of service.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 55 years, where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and ushered at the First Service. He also enjoyed making furniture and was a member of the Sawdusters Woodworking group.
Owen married Roberta Swenson Hughes on October 24, 1959. His wife of 55 years survives. Other survivors include step-son, Michell (Wileta) Hughes, Denison; grandchildren, Michael Kelly and wife Pam Hughes, Lori Kelley, Jerad Hughes; brother, Wayne (Mavis) Schultz, Pickerington, OH; and numerous special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 812 SW Topeka, Topeka, KS 66612 or Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for the family, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, May 05, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Wednesday, May 06, 2015 at 10:00 AM
First Presbyterian Church
Interment
West Lawn Memorial Gardens
Topeka, Kansas
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family