Duwayne William Schulz

DuWayne W. Schulz, 92, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Interim Hospice.

He was born September 25, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late William and Della (Radke) Schulz.  On October 21, 1950, he married Joanne Seymour at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau.  She survives.

DuWayne worked for Wausau Paper’s, retiring as supervisor after 32 years of employment.  He also worked as a Pioneer Seed Sales Representative throughout the area for many years.  Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed spending time up north at their lake home and spending winters in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Survivors include, his wife, Joanne; five children, Cliff (Carol), Clyde, Craig (Lynn), Curt (Diane) and Charlene Schulz-Campbell; eleven grandchildren, Lee (Kelly), Megan, Josh, Christine, Joey, Matt (Brittanie) Ashley and Seth (Abigail), Chelsea, Ian & Della; nine great-grandchildren, Isla, Myron, Aiden, Amber, Ryan, Robby, Emma, Oakley and Finnley; three siblings, Verdona Laffin, Shirley (Buddy) Kieckhaefer and Sandy (Robert) Schlag; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Tesch; and his son-in-law, Malcolm Campbell.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Calvary Lutheran Church, N365 Cain Creek Rd., Merrill, WI 54452.  Rev. Jennifer Hoffman will officiate.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.  Private burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau at a later date.