William Raymond Schultz  passed away May 13 ^th , 2020 in Valatie N.Y. Preceded in death by his loving wife Beverly and son William R Schultz III.

William was born in Troy N.Y. on July 23 ^rd ,1941 and he graduated from the Hoosac School. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy in 1958 where he spent four years serving his country. After leaving the Navy William worked for the Department of the State of New York as a licensed investigator, He also worked for the company O'Brien & Gere. William was a member of the Elks and was also a Mason.

William was an avid golfer at Burden Lake Country Club. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and watching Nascar races which lead him to be a huge fan of Lebanon Valley Speedway. William had a love for animals and in his younger years enjoyed owning and riding horses. William also loved long lunches at Jackson's Old Chatham House accompanied by close friends and family. His favorite pastimes were trips to the Xtra Mart for scratch off tickets and Butchy Kid videos starring Corey Cheeze . William also had a strong interest in government, politics, and history.

William is survived by his daughter LouAnn Mary Dickens, three grandchildren Johnathan and Christopher Flagg and Jessie Dickens, four great grandchildren Madelyn, Benjamin, Sophia and Cooper. Son Robert James Schultz and three grandchildren Ellen, Alexandra, and Ryan.

Stepson Sam Gleason wife Mary and three grandchildren Emily, Cole, and Lydia and stepson William Gleason along with loving friend Amanda Craft.

A celebration of William's life will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Veterans Cemetery in Saratoga N.Y. in June.  For on line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com.