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John Schultz Obituary
John Michael Schultz, age 63, of Grand Haven, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on October 12, 1960, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to Albert and Margaret (Kresnak) Schultz.
After graduating from Grand Haven High School, John worked as a mechanic at the family owned "Downtown Automotive" alongside two of his brothers for over 40 years. Together, they were known as the "Schultz Brothers." John was hardworking and loved working on cars. He was often found at lunch with his friends and brothers or shooting the breeze with customers at the shop. He enjoyed being a father and grandfather, especially around the holidays, and loved roasting smores and playing family games. He was appreciated and trusted by many customers. John's favorite hobby was his red Jimmy, which he enjoyed racing at the sand drags in Silver Lake, as well as climbing the dunes.
John is loved and remembered by his two daughters, Stephanie Schultz (husband, Mehdi Imougay) and Christina Schultz (husband, Jeremy Scharphorn); son, James Schultz; four grandchildren: Kadyn Schultz, Ethan and Emerson Helsel, and Aya Imougay; five sisters: Virginia Machin, Edna (George) Frederick, Loretta (Mike) Larner, Jane (DeWayne) Juhnke and Mary Schultz; three brothers: Bill Schultz, Jerome (Beverly) Schultz and Mike (Michelle) Schultz; as well as many nieces and nephews; and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Schultz; and sister-in-law, Mary Schultz.
A Celebration of Life Visitation for John will take place on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Klaassen Family Funeral Home, casual attire requested. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of Michigan. Please visit www.klaassenfuneral home.com to sign John's online guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Schultz
Jerry Brunette
July 4, 2024
I too grew up in the peach plains area. I can remember as a youngster going over to John and Mike's house on Comstock and watching them wrench on motors. Two great guys, they were both very talented with mechanics. Will sure miss John. Certainly a tragic ending to a great life. RIP!
Harold Englund
June 26, 2024
I wasn´t able to sign the guest book at John´s Celebration of Life....but I was able to meet both of John´s daughters- John was a great guy!
Pete johns
June 26, 2024
John will be missed , when I was young he showed me how to do a burnout with an old ford truck .. good memories..
Bill & Karen Hitsman
June 25, 2024
John´s life journey ended too soon. We knew John from way back in school. He was a good guy, great mechanic and one you could trust. Our condolences to Johns family!
Jim Schmidt
June 24, 2024
I spoke with John several times when Mike worked on my car. I could tell John was all the person spoken so well of in these tributes. Real nice guy to a complete stranger. My sincere condolences Mike, John´s family.
Jim Schmidt, TX
KimJoe Antoline
June 22, 2024
Peaceful journey our friend. We will miss your expertise and fun conversations .
Sympathy to the Schultz family for this great loss.
Virginia Machin
June 22, 2024
Be free my beloved brother.
Scott Cole
June 21, 2024
I am a retired teacher and believe in relationships and trust.
I have found it is better to really know who it is you are working with, regardless of who is working for who. This is true whether it is your physician, your boss, your mechanics , family, students, clients, accountants, attorneys, etc.
John and Mike are the best kind of people to deal with. They are super knowledgeable, smart and fun to be around if you are waiting for your car or to find out
Your next move. These guys will drive your car, listen for a noise, go out of their way, offer advice. They did this for all of their clients. Now it all falls on Mike. John has gone to heaven to be with Jesus. I will miss the conversations with John. I admire the friendship they enjoyed and benefited from the team they were. I will always bring my vehicles to Downtown auto, I will still hear the classic rock, I will still learn more from Mike, but it won´t be the same without John.
My deepest sympathies to your families. John will be greatly missed. John was a man of integrity and a man that seeks truth.
Scott Cole
Tony Sherriff
June 21, 2024
I grew up with John. I have many fond memories of building and riding minibikes with him and brother Mike. We reconnected through the sand drags In recent years. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family. Tony
Pam
June 21, 2024
Will be deeply missed. Such a friendly soul and kind to everyone. Prayers to all the family.
Pam and Randy VanDoorne
Kelly Aylsworth
June 21, 2024
My deepest sympathies to John's family.
EMMANUEL D VAN NIEKERK
June 21, 2024
I interacted with John in his professional capacity over the last 24 years. He was always courteous, sacrificially made time (even when in the midst of a project) to listen, make an assessment, give sound advice, or just put your mind at ease. He always made sure you were taken care of and with his crisp communication you clearly knew what the commitment and expectation was. I enjoyed his dry sarcastic humor when that shone through. The love for his siblings and his children was visible in word and/or deed. John was the salt of the earth - an upstanding man and friend, that exemplified integrity - you could count on him and the kind of man you wanted to go to war with you. John I will miss you tremendously. Memories to be treasured forever is advice learned from you, your example of conduct, taking pride in what you did & how you left a mark on many of your customers lives. Thank you.
Gordon Schilling
June 21, 2024
We had such good times back in the day my friend. Rest in peace John you will be missed.
Kyle Damaska
June 21, 2024
John you have always been one of the most honest , friendly people I have ever had the pleasure to know. I will miss you my friend the world is less without you in it.
Greg and sue
June 21, 2024
To one of the most honest people I know we'll miss you greatly. Greg and Sue.
Paul Reenders
June 21, 2024
John will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him always in a good mood and helpful. RIP. My friend
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Celebration of Life
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Klaassen Family Funeral Home - Grand Haven1500 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, MI 49417
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