William Alan Schultze

William Alan Schultze, 47, of Arrowhead Loop, Pittsboro died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City. Mr. Schultze was born in Harris County, Texas on June 25, 1965 the son of Richard William and Joan (Lundy) Schultze. He was a graduate of Clear Lake High School where he lettered in track, baseball, football, soccer and the school choir. William was a graduate of the University of Maryland and a Navy veteran. He was a biogenetics service engineer. In his spare time he enjoyed yard work, home projects, hunting, the outdoors and playing a guitar and making music. William was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth S. Schultze of Pittsboro, NC; one daughter: Emma Joan Schultze of Pittsboro, NC; father, Richard William Schultze of Comfort, TX; one sister: Linda Minter and husband, Don of Galveston, TX; one brother: Richard Weldon Schultze and wife, Ida of Houston, TX; niece and nephews, Kristin Minter, John and Kyle Schultze The family will receive friends Friday, March 8, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Galveston, Texas. On line condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.