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Thomas L. Shultz, 74

April 4, 1945 - April 02, 2020

Thomas L. Shultz of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, just two days before his 75th birthday. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles B. Shultz, Jr. and Elizabeth V. T. (Doersom) Shultz. Tom was the beloved husband of Fay E. (Weaver) Shultz and together they would have celebrated 49 years of marriage on April 24.

Tom was a 1963 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He spent a career as a machinist for many different companies in Lancaster, eventually delving into building materials sales and kitchen design.
He had two passions, the first being woodworking, as he expertly designed and created many projects for friends and family. Homes are adorned with Tom’s ventures, including decks, coffee and end tables, frames, cabinets and buffets. His focus on perfectionism comes from the adage, “Measure twice, cut once.” His second passion was sports, especially participating in his two sons’ development and love of baseball. He was an influential coach in the Manor Ridge and West End Athletic Associations, touching the lives of the friends of his sons and winning a few championships along the way. Tom also loved evenings on the back porch listening to Phillies games over the radio while working on his crossword puzzles. Although publicly he was an Eagles fan, deep down in his heart he loved the Cowboys (obviously, friends and family questioned his judgment).

Tom was an expert in trivia, driven by years of watching Jeopardy! He knew the title, artist and year of any Golden Oldies song. When in doubt, if you had a trivia question, especially about sports, you asked Tom.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Andrew Shultz, husband of Katie, of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Matthew Shultz, husband of Ashley, of Philadelphia. Also surviving is his sister, Patricia Watkinson, wife of Wes, both of Tampa, Fla., and a brother, Charles Shultz, husband of Barbara, of Lancaster. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son in 1971, and a brother, David Shultz, in 2019.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to St. Philip the Apostle Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster PA 17603 or Mennonite Home Communities, Development Dept., (donations should indicate in memory of Thomas Shultz), 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster PA 17601.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17603. The family will receive guests beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA

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Condolences to the Family

September 30, 2020

Fay and Sons,
I offer my condolences to all of you. I did not see the Obituary in April, but saw the Memorial Service notice this morning and wanted to reach out to you.  I am Tom’s 2nd or 3rd Cousin and your former next door neighbor on West Fairway Dr. from 1975 to 1984. My husband, Patrick, has been in a Veterans Nursing Home for almost 7 years.  I am in good health and still very active.
Patricia Shultz Donoghue

September 28, 2020

Aunt Fay, Andy, Matt, and your families —
So sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Steph, Chris, and Ben Gingrich

April 23, 2020

Dear Fay
I am so sorry. I did not know Tom passed away at the beginning of this month.  I haven’t worked since this pandemic started. I work part time at Snyder’s and I would ordinarily have known.  My prayers are with you and the boys and their families.  I will be in touch.
With love, good memories and prayers.
Josie

April 13, 2020

Fay and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Remember the good times to help you get through this time of sorrow.  Lancaster Pediatrics functions always are some of my good memories.  Take care and may God Bless you.   Jim Fox

April 12, 2020

Fay, Andy and Matt:
     I am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was so much fun. We had great times at Todd’s place at the beach, building my decks, going to the casino in Chester and the 8th Ward Club. He always made me laugh and was so witty! When we were building my deck, some of his jokes had my kids in stitches. I enjoyed a lot of good times with him. I’m sorry I didn’t get out to see him more, but sometimes it’s tough to see someone who was so energetic be confined. I’m sure he is resting comfortably now. I hope you all have peace knowing how many lives that man touched. My sympathy and blessings to all of you and your families at this time. 
Ken Barton Sr

April 12, 2020

Fay, I am so sorry to read of Tom’s passing. I will miss seeing you both when I visited with my mother in Reed Run.
Pat Neff

April 08, 2020

Tom I’m glad I had the privilege of meeting and taking care of you. You had a great sense of humor. I will also miss your wife. She was a daily part of our day also. I wish your family my sincere regards. Got bless you and Rest In Peace.
Sue Carlisle

April 08, 2020

Tom, You will always be remembered for your humor and questionable language that would have me full of laughter. I’m so grateful for the time I was able to spend with you. Knowing I was able to bother you all day was the highlight of my day. Faye, I know this is a rough tragic time but I truly hope and pray I’m at least half the wife you were to Tom. 
With great Sympathy, Angela Rothmiller

April 08, 2020

sorry for your loss he will be truely missed 
peggy white

April 07, 2020

From a friend ,John Palko, who grew with you and remembers you as a very nice person. Condolences to your family.
John

April 06, 2020

Andy and Family,
My sincerest sympathies in this difficult time of loss. Sending prayers for all.
Libby (Foerster) Echternach

April 06, 2020

Andy & Family,  While I did not know your father, I know the character of his offspring.  He must have been a wonderful man.  May your fond memories bring you comfort.  I remember many good times with you and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.      Julie Spangler (PMHS)

April 05, 2020

Andy and Family, so sorry to hear about your loss. I am thinking of all of you especially in this difficult time! I am sure the rule will be broken and everyone will be allowed to hug heaven’s newest rookie!
 
Robin Wentz Powers
Virginia Beach, VA

April 05, 2020

Mr Shultz driving us to baseball games was something I always looked forward to. I’ll never forget how much he made me crack up in the backseat. He had such a renegade attitude and I loved it. Even though we were kids he respected us all enough show is we didn’t need to take life so seriously and it was quite alright for us to be subversive if we had it in us. On the field he rooted for us and was really invested in making sure we kept getting better. The relatableness of Mr Shultz is something I consciously bring to the field when coaching my own kids and their friends today. That will continue.
Andre Ragouzeos

April 05, 2020

Fay,  Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was always a pleasure to see you both at The Mennonite Home.  With Sympathy, Maria and Sharon (Maria’s daughters..from Reed Run)

April 05, 2020

My husband and I met Tom in the rehab unit at the Mennonite Home when my he and my husband were rehabbing there.  Unfortunately, neither of them was able to return home and they moved into skilled nursing units.  Meeting Tom meant meeting Fay, who was there with him on a daily basis.  God will bless her for her patience and faithfulness.  It has been painful for me to not visit my husband during this time, and I hope that you had a chance to see Tom, Fay.   Love, Deb “Mrs. Sam” Hartman

April 05, 2020

We are all deeply saddened to learn about Tom’s death. His humor,ready smile and willingness to help are only a few of the many things we fondly recall about him.  Most of all, we happily remember the major influence he had on our son.   For this we are grateful.  I can not tell you how many times one of us will recall something Tom said or did that causes us to smile. He touched so many lives and will be lovingly remembered.  Most of all, Tom was happy and proud of his 2 sons.  They obviously made him very happy and gave him naches- the Yiddish word for a heart over flowing with love and pride.  
Bobbe ragouzeos

April 05, 2020

Fay, I was saddened to learn of Tom’s passing. Tom was a good man and a good friend to my parents, Albert and Cecelia Weiss, in particular dad, while they were residents at the Mennonite Home. My deepest condolences to you and your family at this dificult time.
David Weiss

April 05, 2020

RIP, Tom. A very interesting guy, we shared many good time at Kerr Glass as the youngest Moulding Department employees at the time. I enjoyed talking baseball with Tom and sharing jokes. He had a great sense of humor! Thoughts to his family for a good guy. Mike Kaufhold, Millersville

April 05, 2020

Fay,Andy,Matt    We were both so sorry to see that Tom passed…we have lots of memories from Manor Ridge through our kids, and even memories from way back from high school…Tom graduated with us too, terry and Tom grew up in the same neighborhood and spent many times playing baseball(of course) when they were kids…we are both very sorry for your loss! Bless you all!
 
Judy Hollinger

April 05, 2020

Andy and Matthew, We are sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Mike related memories of your father to us yesterday. Tom sounds like he was a lot of fun to be around. With sympathy and love, Bud and Dottie Williams. 

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