Joachim Guenter Schulz, 86, of Buda passed away on Friday, October 11. He was born on November 28, 1926, in Berlin, Germany. After his release from a Russian POW camp in 1948, he returned to Berlin and married Dora Ruth Kleindienst on May 6, 1949. They moved from Berlin to Austin in August of 1955. He worked as a tool and die maker for Nalle Plastics and Hall Level Manufacturing Works.
He later went into business for himself, establishing S&D Precision Molds, which he ran successfully until his retirement. He was a member of the Austin Saengerrunde, joining in 1955, was active in the Maennerchor, served as President, and was league secretary of the Thursday men’s bowling league.
He served as President of Chorgemeinschaft Texas and was active in promoting the German song and heritage in the U.S., participating in National Saengerfests. Joachim and Dora enjoyed traveling having seen much of the U.S. and the world.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Dora Schulz, and is survived by his daughter, Ingrid Ramsey; son-in-law, Keith Ramsey; two granddaughters, Hannah and Tara Ramsey, of Buda; brother-in-law, Hans Joachim Kleindienst of Berlin, Germany, as well as other relatives, and many friends. Arrangements for a December memorial service are pending.
