SANTA ROSA, CA
- Charles Monroe Schulz passed away in his sleep at his home in Santa Rosa, CA, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000.The greatest cartoonist of the Twentieth Century, his life was an inspiration of art and humanity. Beloved in life by family and community, venerated by his pears, admired by countless friends, proud veteran of World War II.
Born in Minneapolis, Minne-sota, November 26, 1922, the only son of Carl and Deana Schulz, resident of Sonoma County for 41 years. Lover of books, music, painting, athletics. A good and decent man. A loving husband, a wise and compassionate father to five children and two step-children.
Survived by his beloved wife, Jean Schulz, his faithful companion in life, dear friend, and confidant.
His cousins, Patricia M. Swanson, Gaylon Halverson, Linus Halverson, Victor Hansen, Scandinavians by blood, proud yet of Sparky's service to this country.
His eldest daughter, Meredith Hodges, and his granddaughter, Dena -- My love for you, Dad, will live on in my heart and guide my days for the rest of my life. My father, my hero, my friend. I love you - "Mimi."
His eldest son and namesake, Charles Monroe Schulz, Jr. and his wife Erin Marie. "Monte" will miss his father until the day he goes to his own rest. "Only the empty hearted lament those days of carnival and renown once they're gone. A Man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. This, I believe, is the elation for which he was born." Your joyous and wonderful life, Dad, will forever inspire my imperfect hand.
Craig Schulz family, wife, Judy, children Bryan and Lindsey. In loving memory of my father, the finest example of a human being I have ever met. It was a privilege being your son. We soared above the earth together for hours at a time and walked many a mile on endless fairways always closing with admiration and respect for each other. Your greatest gift to me was time, the time that allowed me to raise my children as I know you would have liked. You are my hero now and forever.
Our love for all eternity -- John and Amy Johnson and their children Stephanie, Brian, Chuck, Melissa, Emily, Marci, Mike, Heidi, and Daniel. Amy was known to her Dad as "Amos" and fondly referred to as "the girl with the golden eyes." She adored her many trips to California with her husband and children to visit "Grandpa." Amy and her family will forever cherish the gift of fun times spent at his house. Her husband John appreciated his many hours spent on the golf course with his father-in-law.
Whenever asked, Amy's children would always say their favorite thing to do was to go to California to visit Grandpa. Their fondest memories include the special times spent around Grandpa's swimming pool and at his ice arena.
"PaPa", forever in our hearts -- Aaron Transki, Jill Schulz Transki, Kylie Transki, Lamar Transki, Bosco and Zumi. Dad, you instilled in me the value of caring, honesty, confidence, truth, and more than anything a sense of how to appreciate life. I know if you were standing here beside me now, you would squeeze my hand and say, "Show them how!" Thank you, Dad. I love you -- Your "Rare Gem."
His stepson Brooke Clyde and his wife Sheree Green, their children, Morgan and Nicholas Clyde. How could we ever forget him.
His stepdaughter, Lisa Clyde Brockway and her children, Chelsea, Donovan, and Fiona, Sparky welcomed me into his family with an open heart. He loved, guided, encouraged and supported me, always urging me
to discover my better angels. For that, and so much more, I'll be forever grateful.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Frederick Schulz and his mother, Dena Halverson Schulz.
Private services were held in Sebastopol, California at Pleasant Hill Park. Friends are invited to attend a public memorial on Monday, Feb. 21, 2000 at 11 a.m.
at the Luther Burbandf Center, Santa Rosa, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family of Charles M. Schulz has requested that donations be made payable to the Bill Maudlin World WarII Cartoon Art Gallery Endowment and sent to National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 77,
Beford Virginia, 24523