Arvid M. Schulz, 83, of Appleton, passed away at his home on Monday, April 20, 2015.
Arvid was born on July 26, 1931, in Suring to the late Fred and Esther (Nelson) Schulz. He married Sharon Francek on Aug. 9, 2008.
Arvid was a supervisor at Crafts Incorporated in Manitowoc and Appleton for more than 54 years, retiring in 2005. Following his retirement from Crafts, he was employed for eight years at the Bergstrom Auto Parts Department.
Arvid proudly served his county in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Manitowoc Gun Club and the American Legion Burns Post No. 38 in Appleton. Arvid enjoyed fishing trips to Canada with his sons, was an avid golfer and sheepshead player, and especially enjoyed the time spent in the Northwoods.
Survivors include his wife of six years, Sharon; his children, Elaine (Steve) Diedrich, James (Peggy) Schulz, Tom (Judy) Schulz and Brian (Angie) Schulz; his nine grandchildren; his six great-grandchildren; his siblings, Jerry Schulz, Bruce (Dolores) Schulz, Roger (Marie) Schulz, Rita (Pete) Ryan, Juanita Firgens, Arda (John) Dullman, Judy (Don) Wanner, Max (Tony) Dempski, Bonnie (Pete) Tuchscherer and Rick (Carlotta) Schulz; his sister-in-law, Carol Sherwood; and brother-in-law, George (Lynn) Francek. Arvid is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wives Shirley and Blanche; his sons Steven and Michael, and a brother-in-law, Adolph Firgens.
A funeral liturgy was celebrated at noon Saturday, April 25, 2015, at St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church-Marshall Worship Site, 2109 Marshall St., Manitowoc, with the Rev. Donald Zuleger officiating. Friends called at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton, on Friday from 4-7 p.m., and at St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church-Marshall Worship Site, Manitowoc, Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Military honors were observed. Interment was in St. Thomas the Apostle at Silver Lake Cemetery.
Arvid’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Laurin Bellg and the staff at Heartland Hospice for their loving care. A memorial has been established in his name.
Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
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