Arley Schultz, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN.
Funeral service for Arley will be held 10:30 AM, Monday June 10, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeffrey Lytle officiating. Burial will be held at Immanuel Cemetery at Wylie, MN.
Visitation for Arley will be held on Sunday afternoon starting at 3:00 PM with a prayer service at 5:00 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN and also one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Arley Dale Schultz was born November 10, 1930 on the family farm in Louisville Township, Red Lake County, MN son of Erdmann and Elsie (Wolff) Schultz. He was raised on the family farm, attended Black River School. He worked on the family farm with his father, which he continued until purchasing the farm in the late 50’s. Arley continued farming with his son Lyndon until he was no longer able to help.
On July 12 1959 he was united in marriage to Verna Mae Amundson in Ulen, MN. To this union 2 children were born Lyndon and Loreen. Verna passed away December 24, 1984.
On September 19, 1987 he was united in marriage to Patricia Meier at Bellingham, MN. Patricia brought to the family Melissa. Patricia passed away February 28, 1990.
On October 19, 1991 he was united in marriage to Irene Steinbach at Hillsboro, MO. Irene brought to the family Roger, Karen and Donna. Irene passed away April 27, 2015.
Arley and Verna were foster parents to many children over the years and hosted many foreign ag exchange students from 1975 until 2004. Arley enjoyed traveling the US and Europe. He spent hours working crossword puzzles.
Arley was very active at St. John’s Lutheran Church, serving on the church board, men’s club, choir and involved in the Immanuel Cemetery board. He served on the Louisville Township board for over 40 years, delivered the Northern Watch for many years. He was a member of the Hayshakers bowling league made up of neighboring dairy farmers.
Arley is survived by his children Lyndon (Lori) Schultz, Loreen Schultz both of Red Lake Falls, MN; step-children Melissa (Tim) Almich, Roger (Virginia) Steinbach, and Donna Steinbach; grandchildren Jaimie (Aaron) Seng, Robynn (Brandon) Halstad, Scott (special friend Erika Mitchell), Kelly (Ethan) Vettleson, Taylor Wilson and Lane Wilson; great-grandchildren Kaylie Seng, Brodie Seng, Kora Halstad, Coty Halstad, Theo Williams, Ramsey Williams; sister Mavis Arvidson of Crookston, MN along with many nieces and nephews.
Arley is preceded in death by his parents, infant son, wives Verna, Patricia and Irene; sisters Ellen Wieland, and Bernice Schuhmacher; brother’s-in-law and one sister-in-law along with other extended family.
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