Edwin Schultz

Edwin W. Schultz, 93, of Bryan, Texas, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. Edwin was born in Birch, Texas, on April 25, 1931,   to Herman Sr. and Alvina Poehls Schultz.  He grew up working on the family farm, and then moved to Austin, Texas to work for Austex Chili Company.  He was visiting family one afternoon, and one of his sisters asked him to take her to a platform dance outside of Caldwell where he then met his loving wife, Delphine Matcek.  Later, he began working for the Railroad Tie Plant in Somerville and then moved to Bryan where he began his career at Alenco and retired from there. 

 Edwin loved spending time with family, as well as hunting, fishing, gardening, and ranching.  He truly loved the outdoors.  He was known for his delicious homemade ice cream, which became a family tradition at birthday parties.  He loved his family, with all his heart, and taught us hard work ethics, strong faith, compassion, and friendship. He had a playful spirit that made him popular among any crowd, especially with this pastors where he was a long-time and faithful member of Faith United Church of Christ.  

Edwin is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Delphine Matcek Schultz, his son Randy Schultz and wife Joan of Bryan, his daughter Lynette Ruffino and husband John of Bryan, Granddaughters Audrey Guidry and husband Mike of College Station,  Jaclyn Groves and husband Dwight of Bryan,  Lauren Eller and husband Ross of Bryan, Grandson Matthew Schultz and wife Callen of  Flowermound Texas,  Great-Grandchildren, Alyssa and Jacob Guidry, Hudson and Garrett Groves, Emma and Scarlett Eller, and newest little Great- Grandson Benjamin Schultz, Brother-in-law Arnold Matcek, Jerry Matcek and wife Dorothea, Sister-in-law Frances Matcek, Sister-in-law Rada Schultz, and Numerous nieces and nephews that he cherished dearly.

Edwin is proceeded by his parents; brother Herman Jr. “Sonny”Schultz and wife Dean, sister Esther Kizer and husband Emil, brother Curtis Schultz, sister Mavis Outlaw and husband Lloyd, Father-in-law Walter Matcek Sr. and wife Mary, Brother-in-law Anton Matcek and wife Kristina, Brother-in-law Walter Matcek Jr., Sister-in-law Gladys Frieda and husband Jake, Sister-in-law Patricia Matcek, Sister-in-law Margaret Leazer and husband Leroy.

Serving as Pallbearers include Matthew Schultz, Dwight Groves, Ross Eller, Mike Guidry, Jason Leazer, Jimmy Matcek, Ryan Palm, and Honorary Pallbearer, Neff Outlaw.  

Edwin’s legacy lives on in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know him.  His memory and faith that he instilled in us will forever guide us through life’s adventures, just as he did during his time with us.  

Our family wishes to thank the following doctors: Dr. Terry Jenkins at the Cancer Clinic, Dr. Julie Lim for the loving and personal care that she gave our father, Dr. Mario Lammoglia that was so dear to our father’s heart.  Also, our family wishes to thank the care team at Accent Hospice for their service they provided to our father.  

Donations in his honor may be given to Meals on Wheels of the Brazos Valley, St Anthony’s Meal Program, St Joseph Meal Program, or Bryan Community Church.