A.G. “Dutch� Schultz, age 95, of Carrington, ND, died Friday, September 6, 2013, at his home.

Arlen G. Schultz was born on October 24, 1917, the son of Herman E. and Mable (Fisher) Schultz on a farm near Marion, ND. The family moved to Bismarck, ND, where he was raised and attended school. After graduating from high school in 1936, Dutch worked in the lumber business in Larimore, Valley City and Fargo.

He married Ruth Anderson on October 11, 1941, in Fargo. They moved to Carrington in June 1942, and from this union 5 children were born. Dutch managed a lumber business. He and Ruth later divorced. Dutch moved to Jamestown in 1975.

On September 26, 1977, Dutch was united in marriage to Ellen Hagel in Moorhead, MN. They moved back to Carrington in March 1978. He owned and operated Schultz Lumber Co. until May 11, 1981, when it was sold.

He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Jamestown and a Life Member of the Masonic Lodge in Carrington.
Dutch was also involved in Carrington Jaycee's, Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scout Committee, and a longtime member of Carrington Golf Club. He enjoyed and fishing and golfing.

Dutch is survived by one son, James (Gail) Schultz, Jamestown, ND; two daughters Karen Rindy, Carrington, and Patricia Wolff, Thief River Falls, MN; one daughter-in-law, Linda Schultz, Carrington; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; his wife’s children, DeEtta Kay (George) Aljets, Dennis (Carla) Hagel, and Kelly (Becky) Hagel, all of Carrington; and all of Ellen’s grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ellen; two sons, Gary and Michael; two grandsons; and seven brothers.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to Carrington Cemetery.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: A Private Family Service at a later date

INTERMENT: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND