Carl Schulse: June 28, 1929-Sept. 25, 2026

Surrounded by dear friends and family at his Kerrville home early afternoon Friday, September 25, 2026, Carl Henry Schulse, 97, passed peacefully through the veil into the arms of Jesus.

A native Houstonian, he grew up in the Houston Heights neighborhood graduating from Reagan High School (now known as Houston Heights) in 1947 and Rice Institute (now known as Rice University) class of 1951 with a BA in Business Administration—Economics degree. He served in the United States Navy Reserve, being honorably discharged in June of 1953. He met his beloved wife, Doris, 73 years, at Rice University. They met in a rather large class where the professor asked, ‘Ms. Cassil will you please wake up Mr. Schulse.’ They fell in love, married and started a family in the Meyerland neighborhood of Houston where they raised 3 children and lived for 61 years.

Doris and Carl were long time members of Bellaire United Methodist Church and St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Houston. In Kerrville, they attended First Presbyterian Church. Carl and Doris had always liked the idea of retiring to Kerrville to be near their ranch where many family memories were made. The Texas Hill Country was their home away from home. In 2015, they made the decision, in their mid-80’s and announced it casually to family. “We bought a house in Kerrville, put our home on the market and the moving van is coming Friday.” Kerrville was a great little town, a jumping off spot to travel every little country road Doris & Carl were hankering to drive.

Carl had an accounting firm in Houston; Schulse, Hartwig, Richter & Company. In Kerrville, he also expanded the same firm in the 1980’s and 1990’s, now known as Massey, Itschner.

In the 1980’s Carl partnered with a friend and client; Paavo Ensio to start up a new business, Universal Minerals, Inc. which involved pipe coating, heavy media and coal cleaning.

Carl was beloved by family for many reasons. He was especially known for his exceptional intelligence, loving acceptance of people from all walks of life, the most amazing welcoming smile that engaged all he met, a great sense of humor, generosity and a great business mind; always making every interaction a win-win for all. He was adventurous, had lovely patience and an easy going attitude most often. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren adored him. Carl enjoyed bird hunts, fishing, safari, travel, music and reading.

Carl was a world traveler; with friends made worldwide. He traveled around the world east to west and then one year decided to travel from west to east just for fun. He lived a blessed life. Whilst traveling, people would go out of their way to interact with him. One winter business trip in Germany, He walked the street wearing a wool trapper hat sporting earflaps Doris had insisted he wear to keep his head warm. A gentleman calling out to him ‘Free grappa for the guy in the hat!’ Everywhere he went people sought to know him better. Mexico, South America, UK, Portugal, Africa, Iceland, Europe. He just loved people. God was good to Carl and Doris, they both lived their final years at home, in Kerrville, living on their own terms traveling the back roads of the Hill Country visiting their favorite restaurants, enjoying the gentle breezes on their faces. We will always treasure every moment spent with Carl and Doris.

He is survived by his children, Sally Schulse of Richardson; Daniel Cassil Schulse and wife Sue, of Kerrville; Lynn Schulse Plummer and husband Mike of Kerrville; grandchildren, Danny Lopez (Tess, Faye) and his wife, Sam, Caroline Lopez, Kyle Lopez; Carl Cassil Schulse, Erin Schulse Herold and husband Felix (Terra, Elias), Cory Cassil Schulse and wife Rachel (Oliver, Asher); Blake Plummer, Cody Plummer and wife Caroline ( Nora), Natalie Plummer Redmon and husband Lincoln (Noah, Graham, Letty).

Carl was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris Elaine Cassil Schulse (October 8, 2024). His parents, Hildegarde and Ludwig Schulse.

We are so grateful to Our Heavenly Father, The Lord God Almighty who rescued Carl multiple times from ill health. Also, to our dear friend, Dr Joseph Francis Vinas (August, 2022) who managed Carl’s care for 17 days in ICU back in 2016.

Thank you Lori Rice, personal accountant for Carl since 1987. Carl mentored Lori as she entered the job market upon her college graduation. More than a business associate, a dear friend.

Also, thank you Peterson Medical Center, Dr. Klaus Schroeder, Dr. James Young, Dr. Clint Morris, Dr. Mack Rachel, Dr. Javier Ramon Gonzales, Dr. Sanderson, Dr. Courtney Usry, Dr. Dian Horton, Dr. Carroll Butler and Hospice, especially nurse Sarah. If we missed someone, please forgive us. So many wonderful people in the medical field of the Hill Country who have played their part with tender mercy.

We are also grateful to the caregivers who worked tirelessly and provided such lovely care to make Carl’s life enjoyable each and every day of his final years.

Thank you Blanca, Sugey, Wren, Coralia, Faby, Teresa, Erica, Estela. May God Bless You.

A memorial for Carl will be held at First Presbyterian Church on October 30, 2026 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peterson Hospice in his honor.