Glenn Schultz, a top-notch whistle and flute maker as well as world-class poet, passed away at 2:00 am today. Those of you who knew Glenn are aware that the world is now short one true Renaissance man. Glenn was my mentor in whistlesmithing and anything I do correctly in that field is because of him. Glenn had been struggling with emphysema from smoking for many years, and unfortunately his lungs simply could not support life any more. Bree Schultz contacted me today with the sad news. Those of you posessing a Thin Weasel, Schultz flute or Water Weasel, you now have a priceless legacy as well as a fine instrument. Bree Schultz can be contacted at 248-628-7647 if you wish to extend condolences…cards sent to Glenn’s home address (see his website) will probably reach them also. I don’t know about you folks, but I am going to miss Glenn terribly…I pray that whatever deity he believed in receives him tenderly.
Dave Parkhurst
Gee! We were talking about him at the session last night, which Glenn has graced us several times with his stories and playing the melodeon, here in Windsor.
'Tis a sad day in our whistle community. He will be missed.
MarkB
I got to know Glenn when I lived in Detroit a few years ago and found him to be quite the entertaining fellow. He played tunes quite well on his little boxes.
I recall asking him when he found time to play flutes, too. His response: “I don’t play the flute. My daughter does.”
I suppose the last time we spoke was perhaps two years ago. He was about to make a limited edition flute (had he?) and asked my help marketing them.
He’ll be missed.
Glenn was a good friend and business partner and will be sorely missed.
We exchanged emails on a regular basis. He was quite a character and always left me laughing. He had a very unique and refreshing view of things. He loved making whistles I mean really loved it. It wasn’t just a business to him it was a passion.
So long Glenn. You’ll be missed.
Patrick
Or, as Glenn always called me “Padraig” 
Oh, Lord, that’s awful news. He was much more than a flute and whistle maker, he was one of the kindest and most generous people I’ve ever had contact with.
sad news, very sad.
i’ve had the pleasure of owning/playing one of his flutes for 12 years. last October i wrote
last year i stopped in a local music store and found a host of Water Weasels – i played them all, and bought an amazing Bb that i could not put down. it is one of the 3 or 4 whistles i own (out of two dozen) that gets played on a regular basis.
i never had any personal contact with him, but as much as anyone else he’s helped me express the music i hear and for that he has my undying gratitude.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Schultz, the world is richer for your dedication to your craft.
Slainte, Glenn, and Godspeed.
May the great session in the sky be nothing but tunes that you love.
…and may you be able to play Colonel Fraiser’s with ease my friend!
he set the standard in many ways. i remember when i tried out a bouseivart whistle for the first time at north hero 2 years ago. after trying the whistle i thought to myself: “what a great instrument, it reminds me of a thin weasel” tonight i will dig out my water weasel, play and think of him.
meir
So shocked and saddened to hear of Glenn’s passing. No better man no better friend and an all around class act. I had the privilege of spending time and playing tunes with Glenn on many occasions, but one of the most memorable was while he measured some of the Rudall & Rose flutes Michael Flatley and I brought out to his home in Oxford for him to devour with all of his measuring gizmos. The emphatic, exhilarating comments and discussions will be cherished always, as well as the head joint that he made for one of my Rudalls that would be the envy of any maker past or present!. Farwell to one a of a kind, true gentleman friend and musician.
Brendan
Chicago
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