Jerry Schulte, a beloved husband, father and grandfather and a state championship-winning football coach at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, died on March 2 at his Ocean Township home. He was 72.
Schulte is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patrice; his children, Jeremy and wife Alyssa, and Ashley Corcione and her husband, Anthony; grandchildren Anthony, Jack, Nicholas and Owen; his brother, John Schulte, and wife Debbie; brothers-in-law John LeBaron and wife, Nancy, and Bill LeBaron and wife, Jan, and many nieces and nephews, whom he adored.
Schulte was predeceased by his mother, Betty Jane, and father, John Schulte, and his brother Jeff.
A true gentleman who enjoyed the challenges and rewards of coaching high school athletes, Schulte will be missed by those who knew him well and loved him. All who know him, can imagine him enjoying his days with scotch and a cigar while in his sunglasses. He brought such joy to anyone would have the pleasure of his company.