LIVINGSTON — Ownership changes are afoot at Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream, a 125-year-old company with Livingston beginnings, after its sale to Neil Schultz, 38, a Billings native and West High grad who currently lives in Bozeman.

Wilcoxson’s, with roughly 30 total employees, is the largest Montana ice cream producer, according to reports from the state Department of Livestock.

“Montana is home,” Schultz said, referencing the acquisition. “Wilcoxson’s tastes like the best of childhood.”

Schultz acquired a majority stake in the company from Livingston resident Matt Schaeffer, prior president and company CEO, according to documents filed with the Montana Secretary of State’s office June 2.

“I’m old as dirt and stubborn,” said Schaeffer, 65, who has been involved with the ice cream manufacturer f

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