Francis Schultz Sr.

Funeral Information

A mass of Christian burial will take place on 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 23, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Howe officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 22, from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the MacAlpine Funeral Home with scripture service at 7:00 p.m. and Knights of Columbus service at 7:30 p.m.; and on Thursday, at the church, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Frank married the love of his life, Elaine Rose Mousseau on January 28, 1956 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church. They loved and raised five children: Francis of Bad Axe, Bob of Chesapeake, Virginia; Mark (Carolyn) of Bad Axe, Dan (Lori) of Orange Park, Florida; and Mary Ann (Bruce) Messing of Bad Axe. Blessed with fifteen grandchildren: Jason, Levi (Jessica), Rachelle Schultz; Savannah Schultz, Jodie Smith; Jennifer (Robert) Niec, Crystal Schultz, Kim (Dave) Roland, Brandon (Kylee) Schultz, Josh (Chrissy) Schultz, Shannon, Sabrina, Samantha Schultz, and Morgan and Hannah Messing. An extra blessing is his nine great-grandchildren: Xavier, Lydia, twins Edison and Sylvia, Cole, Tucker, Peyton, Miller and Eli. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Powers of Roseville, Michigan; brothers-in-law Maurice, Dave (Betty), Jerome (Diane), Joe (Theresa), Larry (Kathy), Dan (Jennifer); sisters-in-law Georgina Blach and Susanne (Tom) Stahl; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his feline companion, Lucky, who will truly miss him. Frank was preceded in death by brothers, Hubert, Lawrence and his infant brothers Cornelius and Timothy and his sister Catherine.

Biography

The Lord invited Francis (Frank) Schultz Sr. to Heaven on October 19, 2014, and Frank accepted this call and left his earth family to join his family in eternity. Frank was born on January 11, 1930 to the late Catherine (McCarren) and Hubert Schultz in their family home on Steibe Road in Pinnebog, Michigan. He was baptized at St. Felix Catholic Church and served the Lord at Masses as an altar boy. He attended rural school in Pinnebog. Frank’s high school years were spent at Bad Axe High School, where he graduated in 1947. Frank was a Liquid Fuel Distributer, owner of Schultz Oil Company. Frank was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1546 for sixty-five years. He served as a treasurer for twenty-seven years and served as Grand Knight for two years. He was the last surviving member of the Fourth Degree Bishop Babcock Assembly #0487. Frank was also an active member of VFW post 116 in Bad Axe for the last seventeen years. Frank was also a longtime member of the Lions Club. Frank served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean War. He was a parishioner at Sacred Heart – St. Hubert Parish of Bad Axe, serving as an usher, lector, Eucharistic Minister as well as on the Parish Council in the year’s past. Frank served his community as an executive associate with MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe for 20 years, always there to open the door, take you by the hand and make sure you felt welcome. A special part of MacAlpine’s has been missing since his retirement in 2012. Frank’s greatest joy in life was being surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frank enjoyed traveling with his wife, Elaine on his many Korean War Veteran reunions throughout the U.S., even hosting one here in Bad Axe. Frank loved his trips to Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Italy. He also enjoyed his winter breaks in Florida where he learned to swim at the age of seventy! Frank will be truly missed by his family, friendly neighbors Frank and Shirley Delpiere, Lowell and Beth McDonald, and Paul and Cathy Lerash.

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