Raymond Leslie Schultz ( Les) 1940 - 2025
Les was born on November 18, 1940 in Vita Hospital. He was the only child of Emil G. and Annie (nee Becker) Schultz. Les was baptized, confirmed and married in Zion Lutheran Church in Friedensthal. His early years were spent on his parents farm (NW 22 -1-3 - E) in R.M. of Franklin, helping with chores, seeding, harvesting and baling.
Grade one was taken at Emerado School in Friedensthal, grades 2 - 12 were taken at Emerson Collegiate.
Les began farming with his Dad in 1958 and with the help of his Uncle August Schultz and MACC he bought his first farm in 1963. January 1964 Les married Alice Johnston and they moved into the farmhouse on NW 10 - 1- 3 - E. He farmed with his parents, uncles and neighbours until 1996 when he sold the farm and retired to Morden, MB. To supplement farm income Les worked for Water Resources and P.F.R.A. occasionally at different times.
Four sons were born into the family: Raymond Tracy (Larissa); Douglas Wayne (Mary Anne); Stephen Earl (Terri); Andrew Emil.
Les served on Zion Lutheran Church Council and served two 3 year terms as Councillor of Ward 1 R.M of Franklin,1974 - 1980. He was also on committees for South Gate Haven and Emerson Estates, senior residences in Emerson.
Favorite pastimes were curling, snooker, camping, travelling and dancing ( learning and then teaching old time and pattern dance in Morden).
Les is survived by his loving wife, Alice; his four sons and their partners, 3 brothers-in-law, 3 sisters-in-law; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Sincere thank you to Dr. Brian Duff for his years of care for Les. Also many grateful thanks to Boundary Trails EMS, Medical Ward staff and Palliative Care Doctors and nurses for their support, compassion and care of Les in his final days.
Donations may be made to BTHC Cancer Care; C.L.W.R.; Canada Food Grains Bank; Memorial Fund of Grace St. John’s or Zion Lutheran Church; or to a charity of one’s choice in lieu of flowers.
Les was born on November 18, 1940 in Vita Hospital. He was the only child of Emil G. and Annie (nee Becker) Schultz. Les was baptized, confirmed and married in Zion Lutheran Church in Friedensthal. His early years were spent on his parents farm (NW 22 -1-3 - E) in R.M. of Franklin, helping with chores, seeding, harvesting and baling.
Grade one was taken at Emerado School in Friedensthal, grades 2 - 12 were taken at Emerson Collegiate.
Les began farming with his Dad in 1958 and with the help of his Uncle August Schultz and MACC he bought his first farm in 1963. January 1964 Les married Alice Johnston and they moved into the farmhouse on NW 10 - 1- 3 - E. He farmed with his parents, uncles and neighbours until 1996 when he sold the farm and retired to Morden, MB. To supplement farm income Les worked for Water Resources and P.F.R.A. occasionally at different times.
Four sons were born into the family: Raymond Tracy (Larissa); Douglas Wayne (Mary Anne); Stephen Earl (Terri); Andrew Emil.
Les served on Zion Lutheran Church Council and served two 3 year terms as Councillor of Ward 1 R.M of Franklin,1974 - 1980. He was also on committees for South Gate Haven and Emerson Estates, senior residences in Emerson.
Favorite pastimes were curling, snooker, camping, travelling and dancing ( learning and then teaching old time and pattern dance in Morden).
Les is survived by his loving wife, Alice; his four sons and their partners, 3 brothers-in-law, 3 sisters-in-law; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Sincere thank you to Dr. Brian Duff for his years of care for Les. Also many grateful thanks to Boundary Trails EMS, Medical Ward staff and Palliative Care Doctors and nurses for their support, compassion and care of Les in his final days.
Donations may be made to BTHC Cancer Care; C.L.W.R.; Canada Food Grains Bank; Memorial Fund of Grace St. John’s or Zion Lutheran Church; or to a charity of one’s choice in lieu of flowers.