Michael E. Schulz was born in Norfolk on May 17, 1952, to Delvin and Maxine (Heiderman) Schulz and passed away surrounded by his family in Lincoln on April 7, 2023, at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 21 days.
Mike grew up in rural Stanton County and attended Wisner-Pilger High School. After graduation, Mike attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated with a degree in Agriculture Economics. Over the next 40 years, Mike worked at Farm Credit Services of America as an Ag Lender. On Dec. 23, 1989, Mike was united in marriage to Kathy Fett, and to this union, three sons were born. In his free time, Mike enjoyed tinkering with farm equipment, farming, gardening and spending time outdoors. He also loved renovating the house and fixing things. He was often known as quite the handy man. Mike enjoyed all wildlife, especially feeding birds and squirrels in his yard. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and grandson.
Mike is preceded in death by his son, Spencer Schulz; brother, Steven Schulz; and sister, Sandra Schulz.
Survivors cherishing his memory include his wife, Kathy Schulz; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven (Claribel) Schulz and Sam (Elise) Schulz; grandson, Axel Schulz; parents, Delvin and Maxine Schulz; parents-in-law, Gary and Marian Fett; sisters and brother-in-law, Jan Lichty and Joan (Randy) Gathright; brother and sister-in-law, Scott (Ami) Schulz; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David (Andrea) Fett and Kristyn (Chuck) Winn; nieces and nephews, Jeff Schinker, Ashley Schinker, Bailey (Ben) Gotz, Sydney Schulz, Kassidy Winn and Colton Winn.
In keeping with Mike’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service and only a private family inurnment held. Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home.
