Martin Keith Shultz

Martin "Keith" Shultz, 91, of Nichols Run, Limestone, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 2, 2021, with his son Todd and daughter in-law, Chris by his side.

Born October 28, 1929 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Frank O. and Ruth (Hulett) Shultz.

On November 19, 1949 in Olean, he married Gertrude A. (Deemer) Shultz, who preceded him in death on July 20, 2009.

He was a 1947 graduate of Bradford High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Midway before being honorably discharged.

Keith worked in the oil fields, owned a service station with his brother Bill. He was a welder for Dresser, had worked at Corning Glass before starting his own contracting business and then his own oil production company.

He was a lifetime member of the Limestone Fire Department, the Bradford Gun Club, and the Limestone Legion. He had attended the Limestone United Methodist Church.

Keith was a farmer half his life and great with horses. In his younger years he was an avid hunter. Martin and his wife loved to travel and would spend many winters in Florida where he loved to fish. He was a loving father and grandfather.

Surviving is one daughter, Marta (Michael) Grubb, of Beaufort, NC, three sons, Roger Shultz of Spearfish, SD Tim (Debbie) Shultz of Gray Court, SC, and Todd (Chris) Shultz of Limestone, NY, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Gertrude of 60 years, seven brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter, Tana Shultz.

Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday April  7, 2021, from 10:00 am to Noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., at which time funeral services will be held with the Rev. Seth McClymonds, Pastor of First United Methodist Church officiating. Committal services and full Military Honors by members of the Limestone American Post 1560 Honor Guard will follow in Limestone Cemetery. 

A live-stream of this Mass will be available for those who are not able to attend in person at Noon on Wednesday, at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Kids and Cancer P.O. Box 1299, Bradford, or a charity of the donor's choice.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Thinking of you all! Keith was such a sweetheart I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
— Melissa Kemick

Dear Marta & Michael & family, We are so sorry for your loss-we have loved hearing stories about your dad-what a force! We know he was an amazing man to have such a caring, loving, compassionate daughter like you, Marta. His legacy lives on and we look forward to meeting him one day. With love...
— Gary & Sherri Guagliardi & Virginia Palmer

Todd & Family Thoughts and Condolences to you on your loss.
— Carl Milks

So sorry to hear, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Keith always made it fun when we visited. And believe that they are having a great reunion in heaven, what a party that will be. Miss all of you
— CHARLENE SHULTZ

We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
— Mark Farrell & Family

Bill and I are sorry for your loss. We have lots of wonderful memories of Keith , and he was a great man . Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
— Bill and Karla Rounsville

Todd and Chris and the rest of the Shultz family - very sorry to see today''s paper and realize that Keith passed. Hoping the many happy memories with help with your grief.
— Cindy Remington Bigley

Marta, Roger, Tim and Todd. Sorry to hear of your dad''s passing. He was a good man and friend of my dad. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
— Dave and Denise Hale

Todd, Condolences to you and your family! Hugs
— Kat

Todd & Family Sorry for your loss. Keith was a good man and a great friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
— Jim & Connie Huntoon

Gene and I send our heart felt condolences. You are in out thoughts and prayers.
— Gene and Mary Grogan

We are so sorry for your loss. He was always a great neighbor and source of wisdom for us.
— Phil and Diane Winger

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family .
— Pattie Maben

So sorry for your loss. He always had smile on his face when I saw him. You guys had great parents. God bless all of you.
— Debbie Cullen Ekas

Papa Shultz you will truly be missed but now you and Papa Scagliine can split another bottle of wine sitting on a stoop together . God bless!
— Ann Quinn

My Sincere Condolences to the Shultz Family! God Bless you all. Rest in peace Mr. Shultz
— Becky Mintz

So many memories of such a wonderful man! He was always kind with a smile on his face. We''re so sorry for your loss, but I think we''re missing one hell of a party!
— Linda and Dennis Thiel

RIP keith..it was pleasure...
— Shelly wheeler

May you rest in eternal peace with Grandma by your side and always know how much we loved you and would have been by your side if we were notified. That will be forever on their conscious and although we’ll never get that time back that we could have had with you, our love sure was with you! Fly high, forever missed! Cassie
— Cassie Jenkins

To the Shultz family, our sincere condolences to you all. I can certainly appreciate the loss you feel. May the Lord bless you all.
— DR ERIC KESSEL

Condolences

  • Thinking of you all! Keith was such a sweetheart I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

    — Melissa Kemick
  • Dear Marta & Michael & family, We are so sorry for your loss-we have loved hearing stories about your dad-what a force! We know he was an amazing man to have such a caring, loving, compassionate daughter like you, Marta. His legacy lives on and we look forward to meeting him one day. With love...

    — Gary & Sherri Guagliardi & Virginia Palmer
  • Todd & Family Thoughts and Condolences to you on your loss.

    — Carl Milks
  • So sorry to hear, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Keith always made it fun when we visited. And believe that they are having a great reunion in heaven, what a party that will be. Miss all of you

    — CHARLENE SHULTZ
  • We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    — Mark Farrell & Family