Wilmer R. Schultz, 95, formerly of Emmaus, died Oct. 28, 2021, at his home at Luther Crest. He was the husband of the late Evelyn M. (Beitler) Schultz, who died Dec. 15, 2000. Born in Hereford, he was the son of the late Adam S. and Mabel M. (Jones) Schultz.

He was a member of Palm Schwenkfelder Church, Palm, where he served as a past Trustee.

He graduated from East Greenville High School and was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II as a staff sergeant.

He was very dedicated to the community he lived in, serving as the director of First National Bank in Allentown and Meridian Bank in Reading, on the board of trustees at Perkiomen School, Troop Committee Chairman for Boy Scouts of America, Palm Troop 79 and sat on the advisory board of the Minsi Trails Council Boy Scouts of America.

He was a master mason in the Emmaus Lodge #792, 32nd Degree Mason in the Lehigh Valley Consistory and was a member of Lodge Council Chapter Consistory of the Scottish Rite.

He served as past president of the Emmaus Rotary Club and had 69 years of perfect attendance, was a life member of FNAWS Association and was a past member of the Allentown Osteopathic Hospital board of directors.

He was the CEO and founder of Wilmer R. Schultz, Inc. general contracting firm in 1949, Emmaus Constructors Inc. in 1961, The Nyleve Co. in 1955, Sports Seating Co. in 1978.

Through his work, he sat on several professional boards and was a member of several associations. He was a member of the Rajah Temple, Allentown Court of Royal Jesters #128, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Allentown Forrest #41 and several fish and game and social clubs.

He was an Eagle Scout with the Valley Forge Council and received the distinguished Eagle Scout award in 2009, was an avid big game hunter and world traveler.

He enjoyed being able to give back to organizations and mankind, but most of all he cherished his family, the time they spent together and working alongside his sons.

He is survived by sons, Kevin R. and his wife, Karen and Scott R. and his wife, Karla; a sister, Mildred Sikorski; grandchildren, Kasey and her husband, William Fegely, Lauren and her companion, Jason Willitts, Hayley and her husband, Chris Smith and Anya and her fiancé, Greg Palma; great-granddaughter, Emma Fegely.

Contributions may be made to the church.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Palm Schwenkfelder Church, 833 Gravel Pike, Palm, 18070. A viewing will be held 10 to 10:45 a.m. Nov. 3 in the church.