Robert Arthur Schultz

Robert “Bob” Arthur Schultz, 80, of Coopersburg, PA, died on June 30th, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, Bob was the son of the late Robert Schultz and the late Ida Mae (McElhone) Schultz.

He proudly served his country by joining the United States Army in 1963 and jumped out of “perfectly good airplanes” in the Panama Canal Zone with the 508 Airborne until 1966.

After returning from service, he worked as an electrician with Local IBEW 98 out of Philadelphia for over 30 years.

Bob was also a talented craftsman, and started Schultz Bros. Shaker Boxes with his brother Ron. His handiwork earned him a place as a proud juried member of the Reading Berks Guild of Craftsmen. He was a favorite vendor and demonstrator at the Kutztown Folk Festival, as well as other local artisan shows.

Bob will be dearly missed by his wife, Debbie, with whom he shared 30 loving years; his siblings, Jerri and Marilyn; niece and nephew, Wendy and Andy (Amber); great niece and nephew Nora and Abe; children, Erik and Gretta; along with his extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, and siblings Ron and Jaqueline.

No funeral services are planned at this time.

In memory, donations can be made in Bob’s name to Reading Berks Guild of Craftsmen, P.O. Box 85, Mohnton, PA 19540