Jeffrey “Jeff” Mark Schultz passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2025, at the Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN where he had resided for the last several years.
Jeff was born on May 13, 1945, in Crookston to Donald and Joyleen (Johnson) Schultz. He attended Central High School, class of 1963. He then served 2 years in the US Army. Jeff married Joann Wald in 1968, and they were married for 30 years. Together they raised three wonderful sons who Jeff was very proud of. Jeff worked for the City of Crookston for 31 years and retired in 2007. He was a member of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.
Being a “hockey dad” was one of Jeff’s greatest joys. He loved traveling the state with his sons, rarely missing a game from their early childhood through high school. Jeff always wanted to be there to cheer them on.
Jeff was an avid fisherman and loved to be on the water in his boat fishing for walleye. His family bought him golf clubs for his 50th birthday hoping he would take up golf with them and he later sold them to buy more fishing gear. He enjoyed bow hunting with his sons in their younger years. Jeff’s other past times included watching various sports and keeping his truck, boat and in his later years, his Harley, in pristine condition.
Jeff gleamed when he was with his grandkids and being a grandpa brought joy to his heart. His five grandsons; Stephen (Edmond, OK), Cody (El Paso, TX), Riley (Crookston, MN), Tanner and Isaac (Twin Falls, ID) have fun memories of their grandpa.
Jeff is survived by two sons and their families, Marc (Melou) of San Antonio, TX and Eric (Lisa) of Twin Falls, ID. He also has two brothers, Grant (Cathie) Schultz and Larry Schultz.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Nicholas.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Villa St. Vincent for all the years of wonderful care and Hospice of the Red River Valley for their time with him in his final months.
There will be a funeral service and celebration of life for Jeff in Crookston in June with more details at a later date.
