Robert D. Schultz age 82, of Merrill, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Pine Crest in Merrill. 

He was born on July 17, 1936 in Merrill, son of the late Herbert and Matilda (Treichel) Schultz. On July 30, 1956, Robert married Caroline Schmidt. He worked at the Brillion Iron Works for 41 years until his retirement. He loved watching his kids and grandkids stock car race and drag race, and playing with his great grandkids. 

Survivors include two daughters, Gay Lynn Ruh of Brillion, Gail (Dave) Pawlak of Menasha, five sons, Don (Brenda) Schultz of Brillion, Jim Schultz of Brillion, Bob (Sandy) Schultz of Reedsville, Doug (Laura) Schultz of Reedsville, Mike Schultz of Merrill, 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Melissa, Abby, Max, Brad, Danielle, David, Mike, Randi and Jonathan and 7 great grandchildren, Garrett, Aubree, Logan, Landon, Gavin, Jack and Eric and many other relatives and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his wife on December 23, 2006 and a brother Ron. 

Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 12:30 p.m., at the Waid Funeral Home in Merrill. Friends may call at the Waid Funeral Home on Friday, April 5, 2019 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.  Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Merrill. 

A special thank you to the girls at Pine Crest, for taking such great care of Dad. He loved ALL of you!