Henry J. Schultz
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Mayor Henry J. Schultz | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Easton | |
| In office 1976–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Ashton |
| Succeeded by | Phil Mitman |
| Easton City Councilor | |
| In office 1965–1976 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1910 |
| Died | June 17, 2008 (aged 98) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Occupation | Mayor |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
Henry J. Schultz was an American politician who served as mayor of Easton, Pennsylvania from 1976 to 1980.[1]
Schultz was born on January 8, 1910, in Easton, Pennsylvania. His Father, Henry C. Schultz, was the city's former Postmaster from 1934 to 1954.[2] He attended Easton High School, graduating in 1927. He attended Lafayette College, but graduated from Carnegie Mellon University as part of their class of 1932 with a Bachelor of Science in building construction. He worked for his fathers roofing and sheet metal company until the start of World War II when he volunteered for the Navy. He took part in the Battle of Iwo Jima and the allied occupation of Shanghai.[3]