Richard H. L. "Dick" Schulz

PIERCE -- Funeral service for Richard H. L. "Dick" Schulz, 90, of Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 17, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Officiating the service will be Rev. Mike Moreno. Burial will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 16, V.F.W. Post 1644, American Legion Riders, and the United States Army Honor Guard. The service will be live-streamed on the Christ Lutheran Church Facebook page. Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Richard died on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Premier Estates in Pierce. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Richard was born on June 23, 1932 in Meadow Grove to Carl and Laurene (Eggers) Schulz. He attended country school in rural Meadow Grove and graduated from Tilden High School in 1950. Richard served his country in the United States Army from 1952 until being honorably discharged in 1955, serving in Korea during the Korean War. After his military service, Richard worked for the Nebraska Department of Roads as a civil engineer for 38 years. He retired in 1994. Richard married Carol Griessel in 1954. To this union four children were born: Timothy, Tammy, David, and Douglas. The couple later divorced. Richard married Joan Nierman on July 24, 1971 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond. They have two children, Brian and Brenda. Richard was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, the Norfolk Antique Auto Club and numerous other car clubs, as well as the local VFW and American Legion Clubs. Richard found value in items many people considered junk — especially old cars. At one time, he had hundreds of antique vehicles as well as a plethora of other items. He loved to tinker with his collection and often created something new out of something old. He enjoyed talking about cars and telling stories about finding cars in a ditch or grove of trees. He also loved spending time with his family, watching his grandchildren’s activities, watching sports and making plans to restore just one more car. Survivors include his wife Joan Schulz of Pierce, children Tim (Suzanne) Schulz of Willis, TX; Tammy Boutte of New Iberia, LA; David (Dawn) Schulz of Columbus; Brian (LaDonna) Schulz of Pierce; Brenda Schulz of Charlotte, NC and a special family friend and honorary son Kevin Koenig; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; sisters Carlene (Ron) Mindrup of Columbus and Jacquie Havel of Oklahoma. Richard was preceded in death by: his parents Carl and Laurene, sister Geraldine Mozer, son Douglas Schulz, grandson Shannon Weldon, and son-in-law Bert Boutte. Casket bearers will be Gary Schuett, Kevin Koenig, Scott Nierman, Todd Nierman, Todd Ewald and Joe Aschoff. Honorary casket bearers will be Richard’s grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to either S.M.I.L.E. Horse Therapy 54646 832nd Road Madison, NE 68748 or Christ Lutheran Church 605 S 5th Street Norfolk, NE 68701. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Richard H. L. "Dick" Schulz

June 23, 1932 - April 12, 2023