Edward Schultz
1946 - 2012Edward Michael Schultz age 66 of Clare, formerly of Rogers City
passed away March 27, 2012 in Savannah, Georgia
while traveling the Southern States.
He was born March 15, 1946 in Alpena
to Edward and Eleanore (Muszynski) Schultz
Ed graduated from Rogers City Area Schools in 1964, attended Central
Michigan University for his Bachclor’s and Specialist degrees in Education,
received a Master’s degree in Science Education from University of
Wisconsin Superior, and completed all but dissertation for a PhD in
Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University.
On June 21, 1969, Ed married Barbara Richmond at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
in Freeland, Michigan. Mr. Schultz started his career in education at the
Reese Public Schools where he taught science and math. He then taught physics and
science at Sault Ste. Marie High School, then Principal at Rudyard High School.
Ed went on to take the position of Superintendent for the Stephenson School District,
then Webberville School District, finally Assistant Superintendent at
Clare County [SD where he retired. He took an interim position as Superintendent
for the Rogers City School District which added 4 additional years to his career
in education.
Mr. Schultz enjoyed history, science, reading, golfing, hunting, fishing,
boating, camping, and working with young people. He was a Boy Scout
Troop Leader, a member of the Optimist Club, and the Lions Club. Ed was
intrigued by anything mechanical and could fix what ever needed to be
fixed.
Mr. Schultz is survived by:
his wife, Barbara;
4 children, Leslie Schultz of Clare, Erin Schultz of Long Island, New York,
Kylie (Brian Horvitz) Schultzof Kalamazoo, and
Michael Schultz of Lansing;
mother, Eleanore Schultz of Rogers City;
sister, Jane (Dave) Jacobs of Rogers City and
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Max Schultz.
Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 3rd from 3:00 until
8:00 p.m. with the parish wake service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on
Wednesday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. until time of mass at
11:00 a.m. with Fr. Arthur Duchnowicz officiating.
A memorial service is planned at the Stephenson- Wyman Funeral Home in
Clare on Saturday, April 14th at 1:30 p.m.
Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City at a later date.
Memorials can be given to the Schultz family for a charity to be decided on
later.