Schultze, Wilhelm – 1858-1937

COTTRELL, ENGBERS, LUTTMAN, SCHULTZE, STUART, VAN WOERKAM

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:36

Father of Mrs. H. Stuart Dies At The Age of 78
Wilhelm Schultze was born on Aug. 17, 1858, in Temgum Oostfriesland, Germany and departed this life Jan. 11, 1937, having attained the age of 78 years, 4 months and 25 days.
He was born the eldest son of Heinrich and Tobia Schultze nee Luttman. He was the only surviving member of his family, his four brothers preceding him in death.
At the age of twenty-four years he left his native land and spent six years in the Netherlands. In the year 1888 he came to America, residing in Pella, Iowa.
On May 29, 1890, he was united in holy matrimony with Anna Van Woerkam at Pella, Iowa. To this marriage union were born seven children, Mrs. Benjamin Engbers of Grand Rapids, Mich., Henry, also of Grand Rapids, Gilbert of Prairie City, William of Runnells, Mrs. Herman Stuart of Pella, Adolph of Prairie City, and Mrs. Doyle Cottrell of Traer, Iowa.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, the seven children and twenty-one grandchildren.
At the age of thirty-four years Mr. Schultze made a confession of his Christian faith, and united with the Christian Reformed church at Sully, Iowa, remaining a f
Faithful member of that denomination until called home.
He was always ready to testify of his faith in Christ, constantly stressing our conditions as lost sinners in ourselves; our utter need of Christ as Saviour; and our humble gratitude for God’s matchless grace. His wish of a quiet departure in faith was granted him.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 12:00 o’clock at the home and at 1:00 o’clock at the local Christian Reformed church, the pastor, Rev. D. H. Walters in charge. The church male quartet sang “Sometime, Somewhere,” and “Lead kindly Light.”
Interment was in the Griffis Cemetery. – Prairie City News
Source: Pella (IA) Chronicle, Thursday, January 21, 1937, page 5