Glenn Schulz

Glenn R. Schulz, 69, Bismarck, ND, died July 19, 2008, at Medcenter One in Bismarck. He died following his long battle with leukemia. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck with Rev. Jeff Tengesdal officiating. Burial will be at ND Veterans Cemetery in Mandan with military honors provided by VFW Post #1326. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 – 9:00 PM at Eastgate Funeral Service where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church. Glenn was born on October 13, 1938, in New Salem, ND, the son of George and Bertha Rabe Schulz. He was the youngest of four sons. He was raised in New Salem where he worked on the farm and later in the family restaurant. Glenn attended high school in New Salem. After high school, he enlisted in the army and served in Seigelsbad, Germany, where he was a courier. After his enlistment in the army, Glenn married Shirley D. Oster of June 4, 1960. They were happily married for 48 years. They had and raised five boys during their time together. Glenn spent most of his adult life working in the electrical industry. He began as a salesman at an electrical wholesaler, and eventually became a master electrician. He started the electrical department at ICI and managed up to 100 electricians, working at power houses across the state. Glenn and Shirley also operated Wicks ‘n’ Sticks in the Kirkwood Mall for 15 years. Glenn loved to do woodworking in his shop or remodeling his house. He loved to get up early on Saturday mornings and start new projects. All of his sons got a chance to learn to build with him as he taught them the proper way to use and operate tools. Glenn and Shirley also went on several cruises after his retirement in 2000. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Shirley of Bismarck; his sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Theresa of Casper, WY, Mark and Connie of Bismarck, Scot and Cindy of Roscoe, IL, Troy and Sarah of Bismarck, and Shawn of Bismarck; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Francis Schulz and Marvin and Laverne Schulz, all of New Salem, ND. He also had ten grandchildren he enjoyed being with. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Willard. Glenn will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

Glenn Schulz

October 13, 1938 - July 19, 2008