Obituary of Paul E. Schultz

Paul E. Schultz, age 78 of Ransomville, died Friday May 13, 2011 in Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, after a short illness. Paul was born July 19, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Lester and Asenath (Wills) Schultz and was a lifelong resident of Ransomville. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1952 and in November entered the U.S. Army to serve during the Korean War. Paul spent most of his military service at Ft. Hood Texas and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant in November of 1954. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. On June 24, 1953 he married Ruth E. (French) Schultz. Ruth predeceased him on November 19, 2006 after 53 years of marriage. After his discharge from the Army, Paul returned to Ransomville to join the family business, Ransomville Bus Lines. He co-owned and operated the business until his passing. Paul was a member of the Ransomville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, boating and being with his family. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Bliss of Franklinville, NY and Carol (Gerald) Huff of Youngstown; two sons, Kenneth (Janet) Schultz and Stephen Schultz both of Ransomville; his grandchildren, Michael Metcalf, Jeremiah and Sarah Huff, Kendra Fellows, Kimberli Boyer, Kailey, and Kiani Schultz; and 9 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Bonnie Cantara and Phyllis Schultz. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Sunday, May 22, from 1 - 5 and 7 - 8:30 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday at 8:30 pm in the funeral home, with the Rev. Matthew Worley officiating. Burial will be private in North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd. Town of Cambria. Memorials may be made to the Ransomville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 250, Ransomville, NY 14131.