ULYSSES – Ron Schultz, 82, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Western Prairie Senior Living in Ulysses.
He was born Jan. 17, 1944 to Lewis and Anna (Bailey) Schultz.
He married Judy Dishman May 24, 1964. She survives.
He worked as a shop foreman at Fairbanks Int’l, and throughout his life worked in many roles. He owned and operated Ron’s Tree Service. He also worked at Latters Dairy and Fairmont Foods L.E. Schultz & Sons Distribution.
He was a member of Lexington Assembly of God Church.
He enjoyed many hobbies, including fishing, wood carving, and metal detecting.
He especially loved spending time in the Colorado mountains, where he found peace and joy outdoors.
Survivors also include daughter, Veronica Spencer and husband, Tim, Ulysses; grandson, Calvin Cole and wife, Joseline, Olathe; granddaughter, Carly Straus and husband, Bryan, Hortonville, Wisc.; brothers, Lewis Schultz Jr. and wife, Nancy, Cortez, Colo., and Gary Schultz and wife, Edna, Lexington, Neb.; sister-in-law, Audry Schultz, Manor, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Patty Pickering and husband, Lonnie, and Georgia Ann Tappan and husband, George; four brothers: Glenn Hawks and wife, JoAnne, Bob Hawks and wife, Genie, Jerry Schultz and wife, Carole, and Terry Schultz; and son-in-law, Jerry Cole Jr.
• Celebration of Life services will be at 2 p.m. March 14, 2026 at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home at 106 W. 8th Street in Lexington, Neb.
Memorials are suggested to Furever Friends in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
