Charles Winferd Schulz

life story

Charles Winferd Schulz passed away peacefully at River’s of Life in Eagan Minnesota on 7/1/2026. Born on April 26, 1942 to Winferd and Myrtle Schulz in Red Wing MN, he grew up in Zumbrota, MN. Charles graduated from Zumbrota High School and continued his education at Augsburg College and Mankato State with a master’s in education. During his teaching career at Park High School of Cottage Grove, he was able to be head coach of the wrestling and football teams. After his 12 years in education, he began his career in housing construction and land development. Later in life his greatest joy was spending his time with family and friends hunting fishing and traveling.

Chuck was the beloved and devoted husband of Dorothy (Miller) Schulz for 60 years.

Chuck was an active member of Newport Lutheran Church, Newport Luthern woodcarvers, Augsburg College “A” club, was voted into Augsburg College Athletic Hall of Fame, a volunteer with many organizations. He spent much of his time enjoying friends and family. He and Dorothy were foster parents to many babies through the Children’s Home Society MN - LSS. Chuck touched many lives with his wisdom, humor, and unwavering spirit of perseverance. His passionate warm heart and kind nature will be missed.

In addition to his parents, daughter Ellen, wife Dorothy, brothers Donald and Niles Schulz, Chuck is survived by his loving sons Christopher (Maureen) and Steven (Rhonda), brothers Dave (Kay), Ted and Lee Schulz (Julie), & Jane Schulz. He was blessed with grandchildren Zachary (Stacia), Samantha, Kristi, Paul, Jake (Amber), Presten, Kaitlin and great-grandchildren James, Ava, Luna, and Katie Sarah, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.

The grandchildren will miss “Gramps” enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors and fishing, and especially at Christmas reading his poems. He was an amazing grandfather! He loved his sons dearly and always missed their daughter Ellen.

We invite all who knew and loved Chuck to join us in honoring his memory, Tuesday July 7th at Newport Lutheran Church at 900 – 15 th  St., Newport, MN. Visitation will be held at 10am-11am, service at 11am-12am, followed by 12-1 luncheon. Immediately following the luncheon, burial services for Chuck and Dorothy will be held at the Cottage Grove Cemetery (10999 70 th St S., Cottage Grove Mn). Arrangements through Crescent Tide Cremation Services (www.crescenttide.com). In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made in Chuck’s memory to Loaves and Fishes of MN, Children’s Home Society, or Newport Lutheran Church as a tribute to his extraordinary life.

memorial service

Memorial Service

July 7, 2026

Visitation at 10AM

Burial at Cottage Grove Cemetery

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services