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Harold Schulte
HAROLD SCHULTE
Vinton
Harold Schulte, 85, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Iowa City VA Health Care System following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 E. Sixth St., Vinton, with Father Ardel Barta officiating. Interment will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Vinton. Friends may register at the funeral home from 1 p.m. to service time.
A memorial fund has been established.
Harold was born July 2, 1932, in Watkins to John R. and Mary Jane (Nolan) Schulte. He attended country school in Jackson Township and at Garrison High School. Harold was a farmer who enjoyed having coffee and visiting with friends.
He is survived by his adopted son, Scott Schlitter of Vinton; his sister, Hazel Merchant of Vinton; and his nieces, Rose (Bill) Bowser of Waterloo, Monica (Dean) Merchant McKenna of Dysart, Barb Merchant of Vinton and Jodie Olson of Menomonie, Wis.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Pearl Sturtz and Vernie Olson; his brothers-in-law, Willis Sturtz, Erick Olson and Woodrow Merchant; and his nephews, Anthony and Tom Merchant and Darrel Olson.
Condolences may be left at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.
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