Francis Schiltz Obituary
The memory of Francis Schiltz (Bancroft, Iowa), who passed away on March 8, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arnold Schiltz and Ella Schiltz (Vaske); his siblings, Sister Eileen Schiltz, Edward Schiltz, David Schiltz and Donald Schiltz; his parents-in-law, Alfred and Susanna Busch; and his siblings-in-law, Delbert Ferguson, Duane Busch, Rose Schiltz, JoAnn Schiltz, Maxine Eller and Alvira Busch.
He is survived by: his wife Darlene Busch of Bancroft; his children, Bruce Schiltz (Dianne) of Granger, Doug Schiltz of Livermore, Brian Schiltz of Osceola, Kevin Schiltz of Winterport, ME, Colleen Schneider-Pearce (Ron) of Ankeny and Darwin Schiltz of Spencer; his siblings, Lois Ferguson of Mesa, AZ, Anthony Schiltz (Judy) of Algona and Richard Schiltz of Overland Park, MO; his sisters-in-law, Dianne Schiltz of Bancroft and Mary Schiltz of Estherville; and his nephew Allen Busch of Bancroft. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John's Catholic Church, St. Croix Hospice, or Accura Healthcare of Bancroft in Fran's name.
