Marguerite Jane Schultz: 1922 - 2011

Stan Schultz

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One and All -

It is with great sadness that I must report that my wife, Marguerite Schultz, passed away this morning of pneumonia.

To the world she was known as the "Tarantula Lady," or the "Grande Dame" of tarantulas. She is best known as co-author of The Tarantula Keeper's Guide, and was responsible for personally introducing literally thousands of people to these incredible animals and the tarantula keeping hobby.

She is survived by her husband, Stanley (Stan) Schultz, and a passel of grand children, great-grand children and even a sprinkling of great-great-grand children too large to enumerate here, plus untold numbers of friends around the globe.

Please note that we do not accept E-greeting cards and would prefer receiving simple condolences in these threads instead.

Those wishing to do to so, may make donations to the American Tarantula Society in Marguerite's name instead of sending flowers or greeting cards.

She will be missed by all.
 

advan

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My condolences to you, your family and friends.
 

xhexdx

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Oh Stan...

I'm SO sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

--Joe
 

BQC123

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My condolences to you and your family. You have both done much for our hobby, and been an inspiration to me.
 

Texas Blonde

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You have my deepest sympathies. My thoughts are with you and y'alls wonderful family. The hobby she loved so much will forever remember her.

Sky Stevens
 

Shell

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Stan, I am so very sorry for your loss.

My thoughts are with you and your family.
 

jbm150

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Truly truly a shame, I'm so sorry for your loss. It is our loss as well
 

Londoner

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Stan, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to yourself and the whole Schultz family. The hobby has lost one of it's legends.
 

jim777

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So sorry to hear! She we will be kept in our hearts and thoughts, as will you Stan. You've given us all so much, and it is and always has been greatly appreciated.

May she rest in peace.
 

Shrike

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Stan,

I'm very sorry for your loss. Thanks to both of you sharing your knowledge and inspiring so many. You and your family are in my thoughts.
 

cnapple

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I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a visionary and an inspiration to all of us who love these misunderstood animals. I'll keep you and yours in my thoughts.
 

DaveM

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I'm so sorry for your loss, and deeply grateful for what your wife and you have done for tarantula keepers.
 

BCscorp

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Very sorry for your loss Stan.
Marguerites love and knowledge of tarantulas is a great gift to all who love 8 legged critters.
 
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