William (Bill) Gregory Schultz

Son of Jeanette (DeShambo) and William Schultz, he was born November 19, 1945 in Escanaba. He graduated from Holy Name Catholic School in 1964, and served for the Army National Guard from 1963-69. Residing mainly in Gladstone and Flat Rock. Bill spent his entire career dedicated to Chicago Northwestern Railroad before retiring in 1992 as a foreman at the railroad.

Bill was best known for his love of family, particularly for his daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a deeply beloved father, grandpa, brother, husband, and friend who never failed to advocate for others; he was a fantastic and humorous storyteller, an avid Green Bay Packer fan, a teller of jokes, a thoughtful gift giver, and a nature lover. He enjoyed listening to music, gardening, and tending to his land, hunting, NASCAR, and the Detroit Tigers. Bill could often be found at the White Birch next to the jukebox, singing along to songs and enjoying a cold beer. His greatest pride and joy were found in his children, who will profoundly miss his laughter, presence, and unending support. While his passing is an immeasurable loss, the quiet strength and love he brought to so many lives will remain. Anyone who knew Bill, loved Bill: he was the real deal.

He is survived by his daughters, Pam (Jeff) Carlson (Gladstone), Patty Schultz (Escanaba), Paula (Roy) Cady (Peoria, Ariz.), and Polly Wunder (Escanaba); sisters Lollie (Richard) Manske (Etowah, N.C.), and Elaine (Jim) Wils, (Alpena); grandchildren Jason (Tunisha) Carlson, Benjamen (Tamara) Carlson, Megan (Trevor) Lovell, Alesha (Phillip) Swanson, Crissy (Eric) Phillips, Cassie (Bradley) Liberty, Tommy Cady, Krista McKindles, Levi and Scout Wunder; great grandchildren Kasadee and Jackson Swanson, Lydia, Winston and Lucy Lovell, Kinsley, and Everleigh Liberty; special friend Donna Cavill; stepson Michael Scheuren (Escanaba); numerous nieces/nephews and loved ones. 

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, beloved spouse Sherri Schultz, brother Dave (Sally) Schultz and sister Rita Rae (Edward) Gascon, great grandchildren Kallie Liberty and Maverick Swanson.

Bill’s daughter’s will be forever grateful for the excellent care given to their dad during this difficult time.

Visitation will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, at Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. Delta County Veteran’s Council services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Anderson Funeral Homes Chapel with family remembrances to follow. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church with Father Fran DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will be served following the funeral services in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place in the Bark River Cemetery. The Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the Schultz family with the arrangements and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.