Donald “Donny” Paul Schultz, 69, of Galesville passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, after a 15-year battle with cancer.
Donny was born July 22, 1955, in Arcadia, WI to Sylvan J. and Martha M. (Kupietz) Schultz. He was one of nine siblings.
Donny started working at Vogue Theater in Arcadia in 1970 as a projectionist and graduated from Arcadia High School in 1973. In 1975 Donny earned his associates degree in Electric Power Technology at Western Wisconsin Technical College. Donny worked at NSP (Xcel Energy) for 43 years, retiring as Lead Electric Meter Technician. He served the City of Galesville as Alderperson 3rd Ward from 2013-2017.
Donny was an avid classic car and vintage toy collector. He enjoyed traveling on his motorcycles with his brothers and always looked forward to the Iola Car Show with his brother Bob. Donny will always be remembered for his infectious smile, wonderful personality, and the love he had for all of his family and friends.
Donny was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvan and Martha (Kupietz) Schultz; Sister-in-laws Cathy Schultz and Barb Schultz; and his uncle, Titus (Florence) Kupietz.
Donny is survived by his children, Brian (Cortney) Schultz, Kelly Miller, Laurie (John) Doerr; eight brothers and sisters; Janice Elkins, Dennis (Ruth) Schultz, Gerry Schultz, Shirley Gannon, Vernon Schultz, Titus Schultz, Tony Schultz, Robert (Denise) Schultz; and eleven grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10:30 am with funeral services at 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church in Galesville on Saturday, June 21, 2025 with Pastor Joe Iverson officiating.
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