"Which is the more difficult, to be born, or to rise again?. .. . Is it more difficult to come into being than to return to it?" William Albert Schultz, 56, of Cahokia, Illinois, born June 14, 1953, in St. Louis, MO, died September 15, 2009, at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, MO. Mr. Schultz was a retired welder from Metro East Industries, Inc. He also retired as a welder from Anheuser Busch, St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Schultz, Sr.; two nephews, Wade Brake and Michael Schultz. Surviving are his daughters, Taya Schultz of Collinsville, IL; Nicole (Nathan) Schneider of Belleville, IL; a brother, Louis (Debra) Schultz of Dupo, IL; a sister, Phyllis nee Schultz, (Greg) Brake of Collinsville, IL; a nephew, Dennis (Jennifer) Konopka of Collinsville, IL; and a niece, Michelle (Chris) Petri of Creve Coeur, MO; granddaughter, Natalie Schneider; and two great-nephews, Chance and Beau. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.pfds.com. Funeral: A memorial to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Arrangements by Professional Funeral Director Services, Inc. St. Louis, MO

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