Robert "Bob" Ray Schultz, age 78 of Courtland died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his home in Courtland.

Funeral Service will be 11 am on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Courtland.  Pastor Paul Lauer will officiate, and burial will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Courtland.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Sunday, July 6th at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-North Chapel in New Ulm where car enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their cars out.  The visitation will continue from 10-11 am on Monday at the church in rural Courtland.

The Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting the family with arrangements at this time.

To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Bob is survived by his wife, Cindy Schultz of Courtland; his daughter, Lisa (Tom) Bacon of Arlington, South Dakota; his sons, Daniel (Rachelle Johnson) Schultz of New Ulm, Corey Schultz of Courtland; his grandchildren, Jordan Schultz, Kailey Schultz, Tommy Bacon, Madi Bacon, Lizzie Bacon; his great-grandson, Karson Schultz; his sisters, Diane Melzer of New Ulm, Linda (Doug) Krenz of Sleepy Eye, Nancy Anderson of Arizona; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother-in-law, Paul Anderson.

Robert "Bob" Ray Schultz was born on June 24, 1947, in Echo, Minnesota, to Ray and Millie (Johnson) Schultz. He grew up in south central Minnesota and graduated from St. James High School with the Class of 1966.  Shortly after graduation, Bob began his lifelong career as a truck driver. Bob started his career driving with local companies before eventually becoming his own boss as an owner operator. Toward the end of his career, Bob drove for Moorman's Feeds in Sleepy Eye before retiring from Frank Bode Trucking, having spent a lifetime behind the wheel doing the work he took pride in.  On August 27, 1999, Bob was united in marriage to Cindy Voges at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Courtland. Together, they shared a life filled with hard work, shared interests, and simple joys.  Besides his work over the road, Bob enjoyed bowling and playing darts, but his true passion was always his shop. He loved spending time in his shop restoring street rods, working on engines, and keeping busy with anything mechanical. He was a regular at area car shows and swap meets, where he enjoyed trading stories, finding parts, and connecting with fellow car enthusiasts. Whether behind the wheel of his truck or under the hood of a hot rod, Bob was truly in his element.  He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his deep knowledge of all things automotive, and the steady, quiet way he showed his love for family and friends. May these memories and the countless others forever stay in the hearts and minds of those who knew him best.  Blessed be those memories.  Mvfh.org