Robert "Bob" Schultz

Robert “Bob” Schultz 81, of Kingsford passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 1st, 2016 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers, Michigan. He was born September 16th, 1935 in Kingsford to the late Arthur and Alice (LaPointe) Schultz, and attended Kingsford schools graduating in 1954. In 1956 Bob volunteered and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps where he was stationed at Camp Pendleton. On August 24, 1963 he married Rosemary “Mimi” Oliva at St. Mary and St. Joseph’s Church in Iron Mountain, and spent more than 53 wonderful years together. In his youth Bob worked alongside his father cutting timber and driving log trucks for the family’s business. In 1963, together they founded Schultz Equipment, which he successfully led until his retirement in 1996. Bob and Mimi traveled the US and Canada extensively by car and Goldwing motorcycle. He enjoyed many hunting trips with friends throughout his lifetime. During retirement, Bob enjoyed woodworking, travel, time spent at his hunting camp “The Ranch” in Menominee County, but especially enjoyed time with his family and friends around the backyard pool. In his later years he developed a love for stamp collecting, and forged many new friendships as a result. Bob served as President of the Pine Grove Country Club, and was also a member of the Iron Mountain/Kingsford Lions Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, The Pleasure Riders, The United Sportsmen’s Club, and The Northwoods Philatelic Society. He is survived by his loving wife Rosemary “Mimi” Schultz, daughters Christine (Bruce) Hirsch of Plymouth, Michigan, Cathy (David) McCash of Iron Mountain, and Cindy Schultz of Minneapolis; grandchildren Taylor, Colton, Greta and Madeline; sisters Carol (Don) Wilson of Mansfield, TX, and Dorothy Dorfler of Cedarburg, WI; a brother Don (Char) Schultz of Iron Mountain; a brother in-law Ron LaCost of Kingsford, many nieces and nephews and many friends both old and new. He was preceded in death by his daughter Caren “Bird” Schultz in 2001; sister Beverly LaCost; brother in-law Joe Dorfler; and in-laws Henry and Dorothy Oliva. Visitation will be Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Services will follow at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Pastor Christine Bergquist will officiate. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences to the family of Bob Schultz may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Robert "Bob" Schultz

September 16, 1935 - November 1, 2016