Cornelius Schultz

Cornelius Schultz, 95, died at his residence in Lafontaine, Kansas, Wednesday, May 13, 2009. He was born June 6, 1913, at Coy, Oklahoma, the son of Peter and Lena (Nightingale) Schultz. He was a farmer and had worked at the Excelsior Brickyard for 21 years. On May 4, 1941, at Fredonia, Cornelius married Mary Ratzlaff. She survives at the home. He enjoyed gardening and hiking in the mountains of Wyoming. His survivors in addition to his wife, Mary, are: His children: Eugene Schultz of Neodesha, KS Wayne Schultz of Neodesha, KS Loretta Johnson of Rich Hill, MO Maxine Shultz of Elk City, KS James Schultz of Fredonia, KS Wanda Kaufmann of Gentry, AR Karen Hughes of Versailles, MO Floyd Schultz of Stapleton, GA Rita Kingsbury of Fredonia, KS Nedra Nightingale of Fredonia, KS Nancy Tillery of Fredonia, KS His Brother: Reuben Schultz of Fredonia, KS Tobie Schultz of Montezuma, KS His Sisters: Eva Schultz of Fredonia, KS Martha Nichols of Okalona, MS Delores Jantz of El Campo, TX 50 Grandchildren, 53 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren Funeral services will be held Monday, May 18, 2009, at 10:30 A.M. at Church of God in Christ Mennonite. Burial will be in Emmanuel Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church on Sunday, May 17, 2009, from 6:00 P.M. " 8:00 P.M. A memorial has been established in Cornelius' name with the Church of God in Christ Mennonite and may be sent to Timmons Funeral Home. Words of condolence may be left on this website. Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS 66736, is in charge of arrangements.