Gene Schaedig

Gene Gordon Schaedig age 73 of Rogers City passed away at home on Friday, April 3, 2026.

He was born in Rogers City on July 14, 1952, to Elmer and Agnes (Curtis) Schaedig.

Gene graduated from Rogers City High School in 1971. On August 5, 1988, he married Barbara Kortman at St. John Lutheran Church in Hagensville. He sailed on the great lakes for more than 30 years, retiring as 1st cook on the Munson. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and NASCAR.

He is survived by; four children, Justin Schaedig, Corey Schaedig, Sheri (Merlee) Kilmer and  Amanda (Tom) Doss; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and one brother, Don Schaedig.

Gene was preceded in death by his wife Barbara and his parents, Agnes and Elmer Schaedig.

Friends may visit at St. John Lutheran Church in Hagensville on Thursday, April 9th from 10 a.m. through time of his funeral at 11 a.m.

Interment will take place at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church in Hagensville in memory of Gene Schaedig.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org