Delbert Lee Schultz was born on June 25, 1933 in Waller, Texas. He died at his home on September 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Helen Lois (Armer) Schultz, sister LaNell Schultz, brother Wayne Schultz and wife Robbie and brother Royce Schultz and wife Joyce. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lillie Mae (Stepan), known to most everyone as Dolly, daughter Laurie Schultz, son Blake Schultz and wife Donna, grandson Connor Schultz, as well as many family and friends.

Delbert was born at the family home on Main Street in Waller, located just west of the Masonic Building. Living all of his life here in Waller, he attended Waller ISD, graduating in 1950. He then attended Blinn College, graduating in 1952. His last two years of college were at the University of Houston, graduating in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Delbert had a long history of jobs – shining shoes at Mr. Roy's barber shop; sacking groceries at S&N Super Market while attending U of H; working part time at downtown Foley's Department Store; and working in the accounting department at Southern Pacific Railroad. His senior year at U of H, he worked full time and went to school at night and on Saturday. After that, he worked at the Waller Post Office for the next 33½ years, first as a part-time clerk and eventually being promoted to Postmaster on December 19, 1970. He retired on December 31, 1988.

Delbert attended Waller Baptist Church all of his life, accepting Christ as his Savior just before his 10th birthday. He served in many areas at the Church from cutting the grass to being Church Treasurer for 23 years. He was ordained as a Deacon on November 18, 1966 and served faithfully until his health began to decline.

On February 23, 1958, he married the love of his life, Dolly. She joined him serving at Waller Baptist Church. Their home was always open for youth parties, young adult hamburger socials, Deacon dinners, etc.

Delbert and Dolly were blessed with two children, Laurie and Blake. Blake married Donna who blessed them with one grandson, Connor. The Lord has been good to Delbert with such a full and long life.

Visitation will be at Waller Baptist Church, 2520 Cherry Street, Waller, Texas, on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10:00am – 11:00am. The funeral service will follow immediately at 11:00am with Pastor Blake Nichols officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Waller Baptist Church, P.O. Box 406, Waller, TX 77484.