Gerald A. Schultheis, 81 of Haubstadt passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville.  He was born in Haubstadt on August 16, 1933 to the late Leonard and Mary Louise (Luhring) Schultheis.  Gerald retired from Whirlpool Corp.

He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  Gerald was a U.S. Army veteran serving in The Korean Conflict.  Also preceding him in death was his wife, Betty Lou (Bicker) Schultheis in 1970 and a brother Donald Schultheis. 

Gerald is survived by one daughter, Darlene  Schultheis of Cynthiana, four sons; Daryl of Haubstadt, Ron of Nashville, TN, Kenny of Haubstadt and Glenn of Centerton, AR;  One grandson, Joshua Schultheis; two sisters, Janet Will of St. Wendel and June Bates of Haubstadt. Three brothers; Jim of Evansville, Leon of Cynthiana and Richard of Haubstadt.  Several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 24 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Tony Ernst as celebrant.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Friday, Oct. 24 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. 

Wade Funeral Home in Haubstadt is handling the arrangements.

The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the staffs of Transcendent Healthcare and Gentiva Hospice for their care of Gerald.