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May the souls of the faithful departed
rest in peace.
 Elmer R. Schultz, of Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sept. 15, 2020 just days after celebrating his 100th birthday. Elmer was born in Detroit, MI. on Sept. 13, 1920 to Ralph and Margaret (Pohl) Schultz. On April 18, 1942 at St. Martins Church in Detroit, he married the former Eileen Bruso. Elmer was a skilled machinist who was employed by Detroit Tap & Tool and later Commando Tool Company for 40 years. These companies played a vital role during war time. He retired in 1985, and then moved up north to Elk Rapids from Troy, MI. with his family. Elmer was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Troy, MI. as well as Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids. He was a 4th Degree Knights member in the Detroit Area and Elk Rapids of the Knights of Columbus. He loved bowling on the Knights of Columbus team, horseback riding, and also square dancing with his lovely wife Eileen with the Button and Bows Club. Elmer has a long list of charitable works with the church and Knights of Columbus. Elmer has also spent many hours helping out with his families cherry orchards. If you ever needed help with anything "Just call Al". Most importantly he was a good father and husband. He is survived by his wife of 78 years Eileen, children; David (Judy), Guy (Susan), Anne Marie (Eric) Richey and Dennis (Kim). Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Ralph; brothers, James and Joe, and sisters, Phyllis and Mary Ann. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 24, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Elk Rapids, with Vigil for the Deceased beginning at 7:00 pm. Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday September 24, Rev. Robert J. Zuchowski presiding. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elk Rapids. Live stream of the Funeral Mass will be available on the parish website, www.sacredheartelkrapids.org
"Jesus is the light and will show me the way to Heaven"
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