Jeff A. Schulte

OTTAWA — Jeff A. Schulte, 53, of Ottawa, died at 11:16 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. He was born on February 1, 1967, in Bluffton to the late Alvin and Eleanor (Siefker) Schulte. On November 30, 1991, he married Pam Utrup, and she survives in Ottawa. Jeff is also survived by five sons: Brice (Samantha) Schulte of Pandora, Brady (Kayla) Schulte of New Cleveland, Brett Schulte, Brennan Schulte and Brandt Schulte, all at home; one grandchild on the way; brothers and sisters: Tim (Cindy) Schulte of Ottawa, Kathy (Doug) Diller of South Carolina, Judy (Tom) Wischmeyer, Ken (Betsy) Schulte, both of Ottawa, Jan (Dan) Karhoff of Pandora, Keith (Kathy) Schulte and Dan Schulte, both of Ottawa; stepmother: Maxine Schulte of Ottawa; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. Jeff was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, with Father Scott Kramer officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. In keeping with the social distancing guidelines, a visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home, Ottawa. Masks will be required upon entering the funeral home and church. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County CAP or a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com