One and All -

It is with great sadness that I must report that my wife, Marguerite Schultz, passed away this morning of pneumonia.

To the world she was known as the "Tarantula Lady," or the "Grande Dame" of tarantulas. She is best known as co-author of The Tarantula Keeper's Guide, and was responsible for personally introducing literally thousands of people to these incredible animals and the tarantula keeping hobby.

She is survived by her husband, Stanley (Stan) Schultz, and a passel of grand children, great-grand children and even a sprinkling of great-great-grand children too large to enumerate here, plus untold numbers of friends around the globe.

Please note that we do not accept E-greeting cards and would prefer receiving simple condolences in these threads instead.

Those wishing to do to so, may make donations to the American Tarantula Society in Marguerite's name instead of sending flowers or greeting cards.

She will be missed by all.

That is very sad news indeed.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Yes, this is truly sad news, our most sincere condolences Stanley.

We wish you strength and blessings in this difficult time and may your wife rest in blissful peace.

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Just a few of your extended family in Africa...

That is some sad news.

Sorry for your loss.
My prayers go out to you and your family.

Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family on the passing of your wonderful wife. She leaves behind the love and work of a long life and will not be forgotten.

May she rest in peace.

Stan I feel deep sorrow for your loss.
My heart goes out to you and you family in this time of sadness.

Hans
South Africa