Lester Schulz, 83, of Merrill passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at The Abbey of LeMars. Fureneral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2011 at the Mauer-Johnson Furneral Home in LeMars. Rev. Merrill Mueller will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the Mauer-Johnson Furneral Home in LeMars. The family will be present to greet friends from 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. The Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home of LeMars is assisting Lester’s family with funeral arrangements. Stories, memories and expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com