Loyal "Bud" Schult

Loyal "Bud" Schult
June 29, 1942 - January 20, 2012

Loyal Arthur "Bud" Schult, 69, of Oelwein died Friday, January 20, 2012.

Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, January 24, at the Geilenfeld Funeral Home with Military Services at 6:30 PM.

Funeral Services will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, January 25, at the Geilenfeld Funeral Home with Rev. Charis Combs-Lay officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at Oelwein.

Bud was born on June 29, 1942 in Sumner to parents Loyal William and Leoma (Miller) Schult. He attended school in Maynard. On January 2, 1962 Bud was united in marriage to Joan Saathoff in Oelwein.

On March 5, 1963, Bud enlisted in the United States Army, where he served honorably until his discharge on February 28, 1966. Bud had worked for the Chicago Great Western Railroad, and then for over 20 years at John Deere. He was a member of the American Legion Ross Reid Post 9 in Oelwein.

Bud enjoyed gardening, watching NASCAR races and his favorite TV show-Two and a Half Men. Bud also enjoyed every Iowa Hawkeyes victory and hosting social events, but most of all, he loved his family.

Bud will be dearly missed by all who knew, and continue to love him.

Left to celebrate Bud’s life are his children: Tina (Dean) Ryan of Marietta, GA, Trisha Schult of Oelwein, Brian (Tiffany) Schult of Urbandale; his grandchildren: Joshua and Jenna Ryan of Marietta, GA, and Carson Cameron of Oelwein; his siblings: Garnet Walton of Oelwein, Merlin (Donna) Schult of Oelwein, Lorna Smith of Douglasville, GA, Carroll (Blanche) Schult of Oelwein, Eleanor (Charles) Zubrod of Clinton, Lynn Schweitzer of Muscatine, his half-brother Arlan Schult, and his step-brother Ted Graham, both of Texas; many nieces and nephews; as well as many, many friends.

In death, Bud has rejoined his parents, his loving wife Joan (2000) and his infant daughter Kelly Jo.

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Sandy Short on February 9, 2012 at 8:49 AM said:

I will miss him so much. He always came me so much shit and I gave it right back. He could always make you laugh. He will truly be missed.

Tammy Strosahl Hummel on January 27, 2012 at 11:38 AM said:

My deepest sympathy to all the families my relatives and friends
I always enjoyed his humor.
Glad that I was able to reconnect at the reunion a few years ago.
Rest in Peace!

Jodi Logan Betsinger on January 25, 2012 at 3:06 PM said:

You have all been in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with this difficult time. I still remember all the good times we had with your mom and your dad--the birthday parties..this will show our age-but the drop the cloths pin in a jar from a chair, do you think our kids would think that is a fun game?? Ah No!! Your dad always mowing the lawn with a can in his hand--was he really mowing? or just touring the yard?? Try to always put your great memories ahead of your sorrow, and know so many people are thinking of you all...hugs to you all.

Robert Arthur on January 25, 2012 at 8:16 AM said:

My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bud was a good man.

Beth Miller White on January 25, 2012 at 7:54 AM said:

I was so sorry to read of the passing of your dad. I remember him coaching our 5th grade basketball team. That was a lifetime ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Rely on each other for comfort and always keep the good memories in your heart and mind.

Bob and Sharon Hilmer on January 23, 2012 at 8:15 PM said:

We were so very sorry to hear about Bud. We know how hard it is to lose a family member and our hearts go out to each an everyone of you. He lives in each of your hearts and those heartfelt memeories will keep him close to you as days pass. You have our Deepest and Hearfelt Sympathy.
Sincerely, Bob and Sharon Hilmer

Jeff & Peggy on January 23, 2012 at 12:31 PM said:

We was sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Death may cast a shadow over you as you go about your daily life. Your love one’s death brings you face-to-face with the fact that they are gone too soon. While you call to mind the happy memories, you may also remember the enormity of the loss. But, "Do not let your hearts be troubled". (John 14:27) May you find comfort as the "the last enemy", death will be done away with. (1 Corinthians 15:25, 26). Let this time be a tribute to their wonderful life. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

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