The family of "Shultz" Langhans are saddened to announce that he succumbed to an aggressive form of cancer on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was the sixth of seven sons born to Patricia and Raymond Langhans, Sr. of Woodstock, VT on April 1, 1961. Mom pretty much knew he would stand apart, being born breach on April Fool's Day, and he lived up to that individuality his entire life. The family grew up on Eaton Place. During his childhood, Shultz was among other Woodstock kids auditioning for a Rice Krispies commercial, and he got the part.

Shultz's life was dedicated to the culinary world, starting as a dishwasher at then Bentley's Restaurant where he began as a young teenager washing dishes. He was tutored by Peter Gaylor, who himself was a French trained chef and Shultz began with the basics from the correct way to handle and respect knives, to the correct way of chopping and dicing, moving on to creating soups and sauces. From Bentley's he moved to the then Rumbleseat Rathskellar at the elbow of Massimo Michelinni. Shultz was the head chef at Simon Pearce for several years and his Vermont Cheddar Soup recipe went into Pia and Simon's book "A Way of Living". His preparation of duck at Simon Pearce Restaurant was legendary. Shultz cooked with Robert Meyers and Jim Reiman, and for the bulk of his career he served on the line with Chris Balcer, Chef/Owner of The Prince and the Pauper Restaurant in Woodstock. Chris became like a brother to Shultz and they prepared every single meal with dedication to their shared craft before anything went from the kitchen to the dining room. After decades of being on his feet, he found it necessary to slow down, but not retire. He applied to Mertens House in Woodstock, where he was last employed. It was serendipitous for Shultz, as he was now cooking behind the home where he grew up and much to his delight, cooking for many folks who remembered him fondly from his childhood. He took the time to listen and his career went full circle because his duties included dishwashing following service to the residents. When the cancer dictated he end his cooking days for good, the staff and residents made a beautiful card with photos and notes of encouragement as he navigated cancer treatments.

In May 2000 Schultz went on his first date with Tammy Christian, and they remained a couple from that day on. They married on May 20, 2023 and it was an occasion that secretly brought his brother David home from Washington State to be Shultz's best man. Tammy's dad, Harold Eaton walked her to Shultz, and Shultz's niece Casey Caruso performed the ceremony.

Shultz was predeceased by his parents, and our beloved brother John Langhans. He is survived by his wife Tammy, his adored Father-in-Law Harold Eaton, and his siblings, Reg (Deb) Langhans, Jim (Judy) Langhans, Thomas Langhans, David Langhans and Linda (Jay) Caruso. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Casey Caruso, Anna and Zoe Langhans, Reggie and Mike Langhans, Nick Langhans and several other family members.

In life, he was most ethical and extremely humble. He loved bringing new employees in a kitchen to his elbow and teaching them all he was taught along the way. He loved his chocolate lab Zack who descended from John's chocolate lab Molly. He loved his Redskins, trout fishing with friends and family, Jimi Hendricks, John Lennon, Lou Reed and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He was a great skier when time allowed and he loved a good game of golf. He was a talented crossword puzzle guy. Most of all, he cherished his large family, his poker buddies and a good joke. He asked little from his world but was more comfortable sharing and giving, right to the end.

If mom were still here, she would end this by saying "a rare soul has left this plane."

At Shultz's request there will be no services. His family will plan a gathering to honor his own words as to specific wishes: "I want to have family & friends to have a party/Rock & Roll/Food/Fun.

An on-line guestbook can be found at cabotfh.com