Dateline: Godfrey

John Wayne Schultz, 75, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017 at Integrity Healthcare of Godfrey. Born July 29, 1941 in Alton, he was the son of John W. Schultz Sr. and Berneda (Westrich) Schultz. Mr. Schultz served in the U.S. Army and retired from Owens-Illinois as a Journeyman Machinist. He enjoyed many hobbies, fishing, boating, playing darts and spending time at the "creek." Surviving are three sons, John (Patricia) Schultz of Monroe, Connecticut, Jeff (Jeanne) Schultz of Godfrey, and Kevin (Laura) Schultz of Godfrey, seven grandchildren, John Wesley Schultz, Zachary Schultz, Thomas Schultz, Megan Schultz, Brent Schultz, Jessica Schultz, and Emily Schultz, three great grandchildren, Gianna, Hannah, and Madeline. Also surviving is a sister, Joyce Kay McGuire of Brighton, and two brothers, William "Bill" Schultz of Godfrey and Steven Schultz of Godfrey and his companion, Marilyn Shank. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com