Frederick Merle Schultz Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Frederick Merle Schultz of Marquette Heights, Illinois, who passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Merle J. and Mary L. Schultz (Briggs); his brother Robert Schultz; his brother-in-law Dan Perry; and his granddaughter Brittany Devore.
He is survived by: his children, Jeff Schultz (Beka) of Washington, Lisa Rhoades (Brian) of Edwards, David Schultz (Darcy Brown) of East Peoria and Joe Schultz (Tabatha) of Canton; his grandchildren, Benjamin Riggen (Alyssa), Cara Riggen, Jake Rhoades, Justin Devore, Kianna Schultz, Brody Schultz, Isabella Schultz, Brady Schultz, Rio Brown-Schultz, Addison Schultz and Maya Brown-Schultz; his great grandchildren, Sawyer Phoenix-Elliott and Sylas Riggen; and his sisters, Marilyn Perry of East Peoria, Patty Schultz-Benker of Dunlap, Susie Gorsage (Tim) of Washington and Teresa Spore (Tim) of Edelstein.
Memorial contributions in honor of Frederick may be directed to the Illinois CancerCare Foundation, 8940 Wood Sage Road, Peoria, Illinois 61615.
