Rodney 'Rod' Schulz, 76, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Pastor Mike Metten from Rejoice! Community Church in Le Mars will officiate.  Burial will be at a later date at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Ireton, Iowa.  Military honors will be provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time and following the service during a time of fellowship, all at the funeral home.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Rodney Dean Schulz, the son of Melvin and Virginia (Sanow) Schulz, was born on August 9, 1948, in Hawarden, Iowa.  He grew up in the Maurice and Orange City area, where he attended school.

He was drafted into the United States Army in 1966.  He served his country while stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Conflict.  Following his discharge in 1968, he lived in Sioux City, where he worked for Cloverleaf Cold Storage.

He was united in marriage to Linda Murdock on February 13, 1982, in Sioux City.  He continued to work for Cloverleaf before working various jobs.  Later, he went to the Sioux City Foundry.  He worked for them for over 25 years, until his retirement.  Following his retirement, he worked part-time for them for 5 years.  In 2016, they moved to Le Mars.

Over the years, Rod enjoyed camping and fishing.  They camped many nights at Browns Lake in Woodbury County.  He enjoyed making and selling steel grills for fire pits.  Whenever he met a fellow veteran who wanted one, he sold to them for half price.  He also enjoyed tinkering with small engines, cars, and tractors.  He had a soft heart for animals, many of which became pets.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Schulz of Le Mars; his siblings: Tom (Maria) Schulz, Margaret Huls, and Nancy Schulz, all of Le Mars; and 4 nephews and niece, Danny Schulz, Tommy Schulz, Lisa Hyer, Kevin Schulz, and Brian Schulz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and 3 siblings: Douglas Schulz, Roger Schulz, and Kim Schulz in infancy.