Lee William Schultheis of Cutchogue died July 1, 2026. He was 70 years old.
Born Jan. 27, 1956, in Rockville Centre, he was the son of Jane Ann (Rinney) and William C. Schultheis and was one of three children. After high school, he attended Cornell University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in international studies. He visited and spent time on the North Fork throughout his life and moved to Cutchogue permanently 10 years ago. He worked in finance since college and was self-employed. One of his passions was fostering cats and helping rehabilitate them for new homes.
He is survived by his partner of 17 years, Cherilyn Rexroad of Cutchogue; his children, Tom Schultheis (Brittany) of San Francisco, California, Steven Schultheis, Matthew Schultheis (Joelene) of Freeport, Maine, and Cade Schultheis of Cutchogue; his siblings, Jeanne Price and Cathy Schultheis-Pray; and two grandchildren.
The family has chosen to remember his life privately at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to North Fork Country Kids, P.O. Box 3, Aquebogue, 11931.
Arrangements were entrusted to DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold.
