Bradley Jay Schultz
August 31, 1944 ~ September 3, 2024
Bradley Jay Schultz
80 of Martinsville, passed away on September 3, 2024 at the Waters in Martinsville. Brad was born on August 31, 1944 in Springfield, Minnesota to the late Adolph Schultz and Alice (Fredriksen) Schultz.
Brad proudly and honorably served in the U.S. Air Force and then furthered his education at Winona College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and business. He worked as a regional manager for Jones Chemical Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the American Legion Post #230 in Martinsville. He enjoyed staying active whether it was playing golf, fishing or hunting. He will be remembered as a great husband, father and grandfather, who loved animals and had a witty sense of humor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Keith Schultz.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia (Fritz) Schultz; sons Cabot Schultz, Jason Schultz; daughter Sara Parks; sisters Peg, Judy, Debbie; grandchildren Madalyn, Katlyn, Brooklyn, Alex, Nic, Tim, Reese; great grandchildren Gracie, Zoey, Marley and a great grandson on the way.
Services are private.
In keeping with Brad’s love of animals, memorial contributions are encouraged to be made in Brad’s memory to the Morgan County Humane Society, 690 W. Mitchell Street, Martinsville, IN 46151, https://www.mchumanesoc.org/
Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I remember my first time going Christmas tree hunting with Brad. Jason who was my husband at the time. Started picking up pine cones. Then I start to see everyone else do it. I asked Jason why are you guys picking up the cones. He said. You better do the same and arm yourself. Then it was on. We were pelting each other with cones. I will never forget the fun and the love I felt that day. This happened everytime we went out for. Christmas trees. Teaching the younger kids what we were doing. Brad was always great to me. Treated me like his own daughter. May he rest in peace. I love you Brad!
much love and prayers to all close family and friends❤️
Our deepest condolences to Pat and all the families. Sending prayers and love as they find peace and healing!
Where do I start, #1 a Christmas tree so damn tall we had to take both doors off the front to get it in. Christmas parties where his buddy replaced the crown with makers 10 years to clean bluegill outta the pond, blind as hell made me stand up so he had a solid stance to shoot a squirrel coming off the roof with a 22 on my shoulder, pitch fork in one hand other hand around me in my cap and gown. Playing chess and him getting me into golf. Course I worked my but off tearing cedar planks off with a rope around my waist tied to the deck on the other side. He blessed me with a set of golf clubs. So many. Love ya Brad!!!!
Brad and I met back in the late 60’s. I sat, for the first time at the “vet’s” table at Rochester Community College. I’d been fishing the evening before and described the mystery fish I’d caught. Brad said,”They are bullheads. Best fish ever! Show me where you caught them”, and a friendship was born.
I have many stories about fishing with Brad. There was the time on the Mississippi backwaters when he impaled a minnow on his hook and leaned the rod against the side of the boat, the minnow at least six inches above the water. A white bass jumped out of the water and took the bait. There it was hanging high and dry out of the water. Brad smiled slightly and said,”New technique”.
On the way to Caribou Lake in Canada we were 10 hours into the trip and tired when we went past a logged over expanse of land. I commented that was where they cut trees for toilet paper. Ten or so minutes of quiet driving ensued when we passed an expanse of burned over skeletal, blackened, burned over trees. Brad informed me this was where they cut trees for carbon paper.
Brad was a very intelligent man with a great sense of humor. He was also a wonderful friend with whom I enjoyed hours of debate and good old BS. He was also a proud husband, father, and grandparent. He was loved by many people. In a sense, he lives on in all of our memories. He will continue to make us all smile.
My father! The man the mythe the legend! Quite literally my hero growing up and as an adult! The real life Marlboro man as I used to say! He taught me how to golf in a Brad Schultz way two clubs in the pasture. ” when you feel like you’ve got those down come back show me and I’ll give you more ” . He taught me there is always two ways to skin a cat! I have lived by those words because I’ve had to work manually for my life. I am not as intelligent as he was. He taught me how to work well. I feel like I’m one of the best at my trade ever because of his mentorship as a child and young man. He didn’t teach me anything about my trade just that I can do anything just look for that way to skin that cat. I mean we hauled a 24’6″ Christmas tree in the truck he bought me after highschool! Minni truck at that! 19′ sticking out. Getting those trees and getting them in the house were not just family time they were learning how to do anything! When I went to the class to learn to stack the logs for my log home I was told I would have to have a contractor and I said bull shit I’ll send you pictures when I’m done and I did! Never built a house before it’s not my profession. My dad instilled that courage in me and I love him for that! I could go on forever! He was a great man and father he is missed!
In loving memory ❤️
In loving memory ❤️