County Seat Newspaper
of Clare County

KENNETH LEROY SCHULTZ

JUNE 8, 1935 – JUNE 10, 2021

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                Kenneth LeRoy Schultz 86 of Lake, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Munson Health-Grayling Hospital, Grayling, Michigan. Kenneth was born June 8, 1935 in Lakeview, Michigan the son of John and Lolabel (Loomis) Schultz. Kenneth graduated high school in 1953 from Grand Ledge High School. He then furthered his education and attended and graduated from Walter Ruther UAW Camp. Kenneth was united in marriage to Arlene J. Alden on June 10, 1978 in Lansing, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Schultz had resided in Lake since 1984, moving from Grand Ledge, Michigan.

                Mr. Schultz retired from General Motors Corporation after thirty-one years of dedicated service. Kenneth was a member of Clare Assembly of God Church, Clare. In years past, Kenneth was a Sunday School Teacher for over thirty years and a Lay Minister. Mr. Schultz enjoyed square dancing, playing euchre, camping, traveling, hunting, boating and woodworking.

                Surviving Mr. Schultz is his loving wife and best friend of forty-three years, Mrs. Arlene J. Schultz of Lake, two daughters: Lori Anne White of St. Augustine, Florida and Julie Jean Arnold and husband Donald of Fenton, Michigan, five grandchildren: Andrew Jonathon, Luke John, Randa, Sarah and Andrea, one great-grandson, Charles, one brother, Robert Schultz and wife Janet of Grand Ledge and next-door neighbor, Sheria Johnson and husband Billy of Lake, plus many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Mr. Schultz was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Andrew Charles Schultz, one brother, Elwood Schultz and one sister in-law, Patricia Ackerman.

                Funeral services honoring Mr. Schultz will take place Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from Clare Assembly of God Church, 3557 East Colonville Road, Clare, Michigan, with Pastor Scott Harper officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at Clare Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Garfield Township Cemetery, Lake. Memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Schultz may be considered to: Clare Assembly of God Food Pantry. To share an online memory or condolence with Kenneth’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Arrangements for Mr. Schultz and his family are entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)539-7810.