Paul Galen Shultz, 89, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2021. He farmed throughout his life in the Earl Park area of Benton County.
Born on September 12, 1931 to the late Paul and Nellie Victor Shultz. His formative years were spent in Brookston graduating from there in 1949.
Galen is survived by a brother Virgil and Doris Jeanne Shultz and two sisters, Evelyn and George Scott, and Marilyn Denton.
He is preceded in death by a sister Alyce Tatum and a brother-in-law Gordon Denton.
He enjoyed his family very much along with playing Euchre, fishing, hunting, and finding Indian artifacts. He was a hardworking, kind hearted man who loved to tell stories and make people laugh. Galen was a 50-year Masonic Lodge member.
Galen is survived by his wife of 65 years Dorothy Wade Shultz and 5 children who will miss him very much, Tena (Rick) Miller, Paul (Lori) Shultz, Tamara (Don) Goetz, Sonya (Tom) Friend, Todd (Heather) Shultz. There are 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren, and 2 great great step grandchildren.
Friends may call from 11 AM (EST) until the time of masonic service 11:45 AM (EST). Funeral service will begin at 12 (noon) on Sunday July 18, 2021 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Rev. Dr. Leland McReynolds to officiate. Interment to follow at the Brookston I.O.O.F Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Galen’s name to IU Health and Hospice or the Raub Methodist Church.
Special thanks to IU Health and Hospice for their special care, compassion, and support during this difficult time.
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