John Schultz

John Michael Schultz 1943 - 2022

John M. Schultz.  October 25, 1943 – November 22, 2022

Frankenmuth, Michigan.  A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother and dear friend entered his heavenly home peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. 

Born to the late Thomas W. and Mildred (Hayner) on October 25, 1943, John graduated from St. Mary’s Cathedral.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Homestead, Florida. John always enjoyed helping others and served as a master plumber most of his life, learning his craft from his father.  He took much pride in showing his loved ones the homes and businesses he contributed to.  Early in his career, he ran his own business: ECHO (Energy Conscious Housing Outreach) Plumbing and Heating.  John was also highly skilled in many other trades, building his own home in Frankenmuth. Recently John shared that his greatest achievement in life is having a beautiful Christian family.

John married Mary Catherine "Cathy" (Popp) on October 7, 1966.  They met as teenagers while camping by Lake Huron with their families. They raised their four daughters in Frankenmuth and moved to Au Gres to live on the shore of Lake Huron in retirement, especially enjoying sharing the property with their friends and family. 

John loved to be involved in his community, serving at Blessed Trinity in Frankenmuth and St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Au Gres.  For many years he was an active member of the Frankenmuth Conservation Club.  While living in Au Gres, John taught hunter safety classes and volunteered with Cathy at the local food pantry and gave of his time to cook and serve breakfasts hosted by the Knights of Columbus.

John loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, camping, skeet shooting, hunting, and planting trees. He was especially fond of his memories of these shared activities with family and friends.  He also remained curious and in awe of our earth and space, following and sharing information with family about the night sky including meteor showers, eclipses and satellites

John is survived by his wife Cathy, daughters: Amy (Ed) Foltz, Michelle Robinette, Janet (Jeremy) Frank, Susan (Eric) Hill; grandchildren: Sara (Dave) Kelly, Lisa (Marc) Stasik, Tyler (Jill) Kirkpatrick, Hanna and Emily Grasel, Natalie and Hazel Foltz, Nathan, Brandon, and Marissa Frank, and Charlotte and Evelyn Hill; great grandchildren: Lillian, Kristen, and Colton Kelly, Gwendolyn and Warner Stasik, Beckham and Caden Kirkpatrick, and Holden Grasel; brother-in-law Michael Molnar; sister-in-law Sue Schultz; many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.  He is predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Mildred Schultz; sisters: Shirley Schultz, Norma (Tom) Foley, and Joanne Molnar; and brothers Timothy and Thomas Schultz, and great grandson Brady Kirkpatrick.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. and 12:00 p.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church 1030 W. Tuscola, Frankenmuth, Michigan. Rev. Shawn Fenske will officiate with burial between services in Frankenmuth Township Cemetery. John’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the 11:00 a.m. service. The service will be live streamed on the St. Lorenz website. St. Lorenz Lutheran (stlorenz.org).  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Blessed Trinity Catholic Church or St. Lorenz Lutheran Church.