Franklin J. Schultz

Franklin J. Schultz, 82, of North Charleston, husband of Marilyn Coleson Schultz, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Trident Medical Center. Mr. Schultz was born February 4, 1935 in Grinnell, IA, son of the late Frank Carl Schultz and Mae Ralf Schultz. He attended the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charleston. Frank had an illustrious fifty-year career in the field of education. The first ten years he taught secondary education. After receiving a Fellowship to pursue a Masters in Counseling, he became the Vice President for Student Affairs at Dakota Wesleyan University. While there he received an Internship to complete an advanced degree in Higher Education Administration and began a career as Vice-President for International and Student Affairs at the University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio. As Vice President for International Affairs he traveled abroad for over 30 years, developing international educational partnerships. After retirement he founded his own consulting firm, Educational Solutions International. Frank was a loving father, grandfather, husband and loyal friend. He truly loved people, his career, and any opportunity to dance. He was known for his ability to make others laugh with his dry and sometimes dark sense of humor. Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Marilyn, two sons and one daughter: Franklin Sean David, Christopher Eric Coleson, Catherine Evelyn Mae Chastain, a daughter-in law, Rebecca, a son-in-law, Edward, eight grandchildren: John, Sean, Hooper, Andrew, Jacob, Sam, Abigail, and Megan. Also surviving is a half-niece, LaRue Jackson. Preceding him in death are his parents and an infant daughter, Angelique. Family and friends are invited to attend a Gathering on Friday, July 7th from 2-3 o’clock at James A Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, SC. A Memorial Service will follow in the Funeral Home’s Chapel. The Rev. William Michael Shelton will be presiding. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to SmileTrain, 41 Madison Ave., 28th Floor, Attn: Team Empower, NY/NY 10010 or to The American Heart Association, 409 King St.,Ste 300, Charleston, SC, 29403. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.

Franklin J. Schultz

February 4, 1935 - July 4, 2017