Steve K. Schulte

Stephen Kenneth Schulte Sr 89, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. Born on June 12, 1935, in Childress, Texas, he was the son of Dan "Allen" Price and Inez Sullivan Price.

Throughout his career, Stephen served as a cornerstone of Donie Chair Company and Fruit of Wood Chair Company, where he dedicated over 20 years of service before retiring.

An accomplished athlete, Stephen excelled in boxing, wrestling, football, basketball, and rodeo. His talent extended to music as well; he was a country western singer for Anheuser-Busch and had the opportunity to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in his early 20s—a moment noted by producer Bob Wells, who recognized his potential as a star.

In his leisure time, Stephen found joy in fishing, a pursuit that reflected his love for the outdoors

Left to treasure Stephen’s memory is his wife, Martha Schulte; his children, Donna Olson, Virginia Schulte, Barbara Randell (Randy), Stephen Kenneth Schulte Jr. (Maritza), Linda Roberson; his grandchildren, Christina Olson, Perry Olson, John Olson, Luis Ramirez, Mackenzie Brooks, Madyson Haye, Zack Brooks, Roy Wilson, Dana Perry, Joseph Randall, Jacob Randall, Alexis Schulte, Genesis Schulte, Sky Schulte, Linda DeAnn, Parick Roberson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan “Allen” and Inez Price and his first wife, Linda Schulte.

The Schulte family will receive friends and family on Monday, September 9, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7 o’clock Monday evening. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Following the service, Stephen will be laid to rest at Mont Meta Memorial Park.

Honored to serve as pallbearer will be Stephen Schulte Jr.