H. J. Corky Schultz, 79, Rapid City, SD, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the Hospice Unit of Veterans Affairs, Black Hills Health Care Fort Meade, S.D. Corky was born May 28, 1930 at Sturgis, SD to Raymond A. and Muriel (Perry) Schultz. As a young boy, he lived with his family in Vale, SD. The family moved to Burlington, Iowa and returned to Rapid City, SD in the late 1940s. Corky attended Rapid City High School graduating in the Class of 1948. He enlisted in the Navy on June 11, 1948 and served on LSMR-401 Big Black River during the Korean War and was honorably discharged from the Navy on June 2, 1952. Following his discharge from the Navy, he began working for the Department of the Air Force at Ellsworth AFB in 1952. Corky worked as a Boiler Plant Operator receiving a certificate for 40 years of Federal Service retiring June 2, 1989. On April 17, 1953 Corky married Sharon L. Kingsbury at Trinity Lutheran Chapel in Rapid City, SD. Two children were born; Vicki and Michael. The family has lived in Rapid City most of their life. Corky and Sharon recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Corky was fun-loving, with a keen sense of humor and he enjoyed sharing this with his family, grandchildren and friends. A special portion of his life was spent serving the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ---Lodge 1187. Corky was initiated in 1962 receiving Honorary Life Membership in 1980. He remained a proud member for 48 years. He was a lodge officer in numerous capacities; Exalted Ruler 1973-1974, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler 1978-1979, Elk of the Year 1980-81, Exalted Ruler 1984-1985. Corky served on the Veterans Committee assisting the veterans at Fort Meade during his long term membership in the Elks. He was instrumental in establishing the Mens Golf Association, as well as establishing and maintaining the Elks Memorial relinquishing this duty only recently due to ill health. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sharon, daughter Vicki (Jerry) Henrichsen of Hermosa, SD, a son Michael (Cathy) Schultz, Littleton, CO. Seven Grandchildren: Jason (Jamie) Lembke, Tiffany (Darryl) Brown, Breanna Henrichsen, Justin (Jeanne) Henrichsen, Sarah Schultz, Christopher Schultz, Matthew Schultz. Four Great Grandchildren: Carter and Grady Lembke, Ian and Emma Henrichsen. Several brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins as well as many special friends. Corky was preceded in death by his parents Raymond A. Sr. and Muriel Schultz, brothers; Raymond Schultz and Richard (Dick) Schultz, one sister Mary Carol (Schultz) Morris, Nephew Dan Morris and Niece Julie Nichols. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. The funeral procession will depart from the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. to leave for services, which will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Verne Sheppard officiating. Military honors will be provided by Rushmore VFW Post 1273 Honor Guard and the South Dakota National Guard. Memorial donations have been established for the Fort Meade Veterans Administration Hospice Unit or the Elks Veterans Service Fund- Rapid City Elks Lodge 1187 in memory of H. J. Corky Schultz.