Erben Joseph Schuldt passed away peacefully at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas on November 18, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1940, in Beaumont, Texas, to Erben Werner and Josie Pearl Tschiedel Schuldt.
Erben grew up in Texas, attending Crockett Elementary School and later Lovenberg Junior High School, both in Galveston. He graduated from Ball High School in Galveston in 1958. He pledged SAE at the University of Texas in Austin and later earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Washburn University in Topeka in May 1976.
On November 28, 1964, Erben married the love of his life, Sally Pat, in Austin, Texas. Together, they built a life filled with love, adventure, and family. Their journey included living in various cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, and Topeka, before eventually settling in Hurst, Texas.
Erben worked at Model Dairy in Galveston before beginning a dedicated career with Santa Fe Railway, later known as Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). He retired in August 2004 after decades of commitment and excellence. Additionally, Erben served his country by joining the Texas National Guard in 1963.
He was a beloved coach for youth sports, where he instilled not only the fundamentals of the game but also values of teamwork and perseverance in the many young lives he touched.
Erben had a profound love for his family and a lifelong passion for the game of golf. Known for his kind spirit, dedication, and unwavering support, he touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sally Pat Schuldt, of the home; his daughter, Sallie Mann (Bart) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and his sons, Travis Schuldt (Natalie) of Glendale, California.