Francis Joseph Schulte
April 19, 1920 ~ October 6, 2013
Francis Joseph Schulte, 93, of St. Martins, died Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Jefferson City Manor Care Center.
He was born on April 19, 1920, in Cole County, the son of the late Henry Joseph and Anna Clara (Baumann) Schulte.
Francis was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II serving from February 2, 1942 thru October 18, 1945. During his service to his country he fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima.
He was united in marriage on November 25, 1947, in St. Martins, to Rosemary Theresa Distler who still survives.
Francis was a lifelong dairy farmer and also had worked for Central Dairy for 17 years retiring in 1985, Landwehr Dairy, and 7 Up Bottling Company.
He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martins and was a member of the Teamsters Union.
Francis had a strong Catholic faith and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Other survivors include: thirteen children, Mary (Jerry) Rogers, Mexico, Mo; Albert Schulte, Jefferson City; Rose Ann Schulte, Jefferson City; John (Mary Jane) Schulte, Rich Fountain; Gregory (Mary Lou) Schulte, St. Elizabeth; Martha (Jerry) Slote, Eugene; Vincent (Diane) Schulte, Jefferson City; Joseph Schulte, Jefferson City; Toni (Mark) Pointer, Ashland; Theresa (Randy) Mengwasser, Holts Summit; Patricia Belt, Jefferson City; Thomas (Cindy) Schulte, Nevada; Juanita (Joe) Baker, Jefferson City; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph (Margaret) Schulte, Jefferson City; Alfred (Clara) Schulte, Jefferson City; and one sister, Sr. Celia Schulte, Milwaukee, Wisc.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Helen and Joan Schulte; three brothers, and six sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 Noon Friday, October 11, 2013, at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martins with the Rev. Edwin A. Schmidt officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at St. Martin Catholic Church with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe Street Suite 100, Jefferson City, Mo 65101; Alzheimer's Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo 65201; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Dear Rose Mary and Family
We are saddened to hear of Francis’ death. We won’t be able to be with you during this time of grief due to Herb’s health but do want you to know that we are thinking of you and praying for the family. May God grant Francis and all his family peace. Our Sympathy.
God Bless! Herb & Alma Sturm
Dear Rose Mary and Family
We are saddened to hear of Francis’ death. We won’t be able to be with you during this time of grief due to Herb’s health but do want you to know that we are thinking of you and praying for the family. May God grant Francis and all his family peace. Our Sympathy.
God Bless! Herb & Alma Sturm
Dear Members of Francis’ Family:
My sincere sympathy at this time of Francis’ death. I’m sure it is not an easy time for all of you. However, as I learned when Dad (Bernard) and Mom (Laverne) died, its our brothers and sisters who really help us through our grief and being able to carry on. May you find the same with your family.
Thank you so much for the video. You truly showed what I always thought Francis stood for – family, connection to the earth, and quiet love of all people. He truly, too, was a witness of steadfastness in marriage commitment.
Know that I and Sister Celia have remembered Francis and shared memories. We also share our prayer that you will do well in this time of transition and all gain healing and peace.
Blessings and care to each of you.
Sister Judeen Schulte (Milwaukee – Bernard and Laverne’s oldest)
Dear Members of Francis’ Family:
My sincere sympathy at this time of Francis’ death. I’m sure it is not an easy time for all of you. However, as I learned when Dad (Bernard) and Mom (Laverne) died, its our brothers and sisters who really help us through our grief and being able to carry on. May you find the same with your family.
Thank you so much for the video. You truly showed what I always thought Francis stood for – family, connection to the earth, and quiet love of all people. He truly, too, was a witness of steadfastness in marriage commitment.
Know that I and Sister Celia have remembered Francis and shared memories. We also share our prayer that you will do well in this time of transition and all gain healing and peace.
Blessings and care to each of you.
Sister Judeen Schulte (Milwaukee – Bernard and Laverne’s oldest)
Our heartfelt condolences to the Schulte family. We are sadden to hear of your loss. May you find solace in the love and memories shared together and may God comfort you with the words at John 5:28,29. Those words assure us of Gods desire to bring back to life by resurrection all those in the memorial tombs. May you happily look forward to the time Francis is one of them Revelation 21:4,5.
Prayers for your family and God Bless!!!