John Schultz,

John M. Schultz, Sr., of Waukesha, passed away in a traffic accident near his home on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the age of 53.  John was born on March 9, 1955 in Milwaukee, the son of Otto and Betty Jean (nee:  Shea) Schultz.  He attended Waukesha South High School.  John married Deborah on May 24, 1980 at St. William Catholic Church.  John co-owned Excel Glass, LLC, which was founded in 1999.  He enjoyed watching football and attending all of his children’s events, whether it be sports, music, graduations or anything else his children were involved in.  John loved his children very much and wanted nothing more than for them to be happy and successful.  His family was his life. John is survived by his wife, Deborah (nee:  Loper) of Waukesha and four children, John (Rebecca) Schultz, Jr., 27 of Mt Vernon, IA, Kevin Schultz, 26 of Pittsburgh, PA, James Schultz, 19 of Milwaukee, and Stephanie Schultz, 17 of Waukesha.  He is further survived by his mother Betty Jean, his five siblings, along with other relatives and friends.  Preceding John in death was his father Otto. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 4:00 until 7:00PM at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha, WI.  Visitation continues at the funeral home on Monday, September 15 from 9:00 until the 10:00AM funeral service with Fr. Jason Lavann presiding.  Graveside services will immediately follow at Salem Cemetery in Wales.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Schultz Scholarship Fund to support his younger children through college.  Donations will be accepted at Waukesha State Bank, 100 Bank St, Waukesha, WI  53188.  For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an on-line tribute.