Dick Schulte (Dr. Richard John Schulte)
Dick Schulte (Dr. Richard John Schulte) passed away peacefully in his home at a retirement center in St Louis, Missouri on July 22nd, with his wife (Terry), daughter and son-in-law at his side. He lived most of his years, practiced dentistry, and raised a family in the Milwaukee area. He was born February 5, 1933, to Ted and Marie Schulte in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood, and attended Marquette University High School and Marquette University School of Dentistry. He married Terry (nee Austera Walker) in 1957 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dick delighted those who knew him with his warmth and good humor. Throughout his life he sought out and made connections with those in need of a kind word or deed. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Joseph (of Santa Barbara, California), his brother Karl (and wife Patriciaof Manitowoc), and an infant son (Jacob Seton Schulte). He is survived by his wife, his children Ted and Richard (of Milwaukee), Karl (of Madison), Tim (and Teresa of Iowa City), and Anne (and Joseph Hagen of St Louis). Also by grandchildren Stephen Hagen and Maggie Hagen, both of St Louis, his sister-in-law Pat Schulte and many other nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Memorials can be sent to the International Essential Tremor Foundation. P. O. Box 14005 Lenexa, KS 66285-4005. There will be a family burial at a later date.
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful, gentle man. Dick never met a stranger. He could carry on a conversation with anyone around him. He will be dearly missed and forever remembered by those who loved him. My sympathies to Terry and all the children, in-laws, and grandkids. Just take care of each other during this sad time and you will be just fine. Love to all of you from me and Nancy.
I’m so fortunate to have married into this family. I’m so happy to have had a man I could call dad. I enjoyed his sense of humor and was always impressed by his talents. I never got to experience him in his dental office but when working on a project his ability to simply and then eliminate problems preventing a project’s completion was always ingenious. His solution to dealing with his tremor and allowing his hobbies allowed the creation of many lovely paintings, videos, cards, decorated boxes, and warm feelings. Thank you dad. I’m so happy to have known you and to have been with you to the end. I’m happy your hands are yours again and I know that heaven is a happier place now that you’ve moved in. I miss you and love you.
Uncle Dick,
Thank you for being a great Godfather! Teaching me how to treat others with kindness and respect. Also showing me how to follow the Church’s teaching and how to show God’s desire to all people and to stand up for your beliefs. Your humor (especially the Bunny wars with Mom) will always be with my heart.
Thank you for the pleasure of knowing all!!
Joe what a beautiful homily. I wish I could have known him. He is now at peace . my sympathies to the family and my love to you and Ann
About 35 years ago, I was taking a train from St. Louis to St. Paul to visit a friend. Due to snow and ice on the tracks, they stopped the train in Chicago and loaded me on a bus for the rest of the trip. As the schedule dictated, I then had a four-hour layover in Milwaukee, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. I was a young woman traveling alone and not relishing the idea of being stranded in a strange city for four hours in the middle of the night. I had not told Anne directly about this but she must have gotten word to her parents because, when I got off the bus, there were Terry and Dick waiting to take me to their home for my layover. They had a hot shower, hot meal, and warm hearts for me the entire time, acting like it was a total pleasure to be awake and driving around in the middle of the night with a girl that they barely knew. But, honestly, the most heartwarming of all, what I will never forget, is that when I arrived at their house, they had spelled out “Welcome, Joan” in blocks on their mantle.
What a beautiful tribute to an amazing man who brought such joy to you all. How beautiful Anne that he was able to be with you till the end. He carries on within each of you and all who knew him.
God Bless you all with the love and peace your Dad would want for you.
May he Rest In Peace. ❤️????????