Roland Richard (Dick) Schulz was born on December 6, 1924, in Seward, NE to Daniel F. and Martha (Tempel) Schulz and passed away on March 20, 2020, in Seward at the age of 95.

Dick grew up on the family farm near Beaver Crossing, NE. He attended and graduated from Country School District #42. Depending on who he was talking to, Dick would say he graduated first or second in his class, having only two students in his class.  He went on to attend and graduated from UNL with a B.S. degree in Zoology. Dick began working for the Department of Interior, Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, working at and managing fish hatcheries in Nebraska and Montana. He traveled all over the world with his job to include Rome, Italy, Peru and Columbia with FAO UN.

After he retired, Dick moved back to Nebraska where he raised, trained and raced thoroughbreds. He delighted in watching the videos of his winning races and encouraged all to watch with him. Roland was elected to serve on the Bureau of Natural Resources.

Many have commented on Dick's curiosity and the breadth and depth of his knowledge long before Podcasts, internet and all the other easy access options.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Martha Schulz; one brother, Kenneth Schulz; and first wife, Dorothy Bradley Schulz.

Dick is survived by his children, Stephen Schulz, San Francisco, CA, Susan Woodruff and friend, Kevin Greenlief, Alexandria, VA, Marti Jo Jackson and husband, Steve, Arlington, VA, Vanessa Zenji and husband, Aki, Irvine, CA; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; former wife, Rosa Gonzalez; three brothers, Norman Schulz, Marvin Schulz and wife, Marilyn, and Lloyd Schulz as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews.

The family is planning a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.