Hank was born on July 23, 1960 in Wellsville to Richard L. and Beverly J. (Newton) Shultz. He was a 1978 graduate of Whitesville Central School.
Hank was a self-employed carpet installer for most of his career. He also installed carpet for Carpet Town in Wellsville and Carpets Unlimited in Belmont for many years.
In addition to his mother, Beverly Shultz of Whitesville, Hank is survived by three sisters, Kelly (Jim) Folts of Independence, Cecile (Dusty) Steadman of Whitesville and Billie (Dave) Burns of Andover; three “special nephews” whom he mentored, Joey Shultz, Ren Folts and Cody Saxton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his father, Richard Shultz, he was predeceased by a brother, Charlie Saxton and his grandfather, Clyde Newton.
Hank was an avid outdoorsman. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. As he got older, his pursuit of nature took the form of birdfeeders and walking the creek. He was a longtime member of Whitesville Rod and Gun Club.
Hank loved his family and friends deeply. He was especially close with his siblings and together they solved many of the world’s problems. Hank enjoyed the peace and quiet of a nice campfire with his mom and the gathering of his friends around a roaring bonfire. It was the simple things in life that attracted him the most. Spending time with family and friends were the simple things.
Per his wishes, there will be no prior visitation. A “Celebration of Life” event will be held on Saturday (Nov. 10) from 1-5 p.m. at Whitesville Rod and Gun Club.
Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover.
