MICHAEL SCHULZE
December 23, 1962 - November 05, 2022
Obituary
Michael James Schulze, 59, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in his favorite place in the world, the woods, on Saturday, November 05, 2022. He was born in Appleton on December 23, 1962, to Ronald and Kay Schulze. Mike married Heather Andersen on April 3, 1993, where they spent the next 29 years of marriage enjoying the outdoors together. Mike proudly worked as a Steamfitter Journeyman for UA Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 400 at Coenen Mechanical. He worked at Presto Weyauwega for most of the last 20 years. Mike had an unmatched sense of humor and was constantly instigating something funny. If you heard his snicker, you knew something was up. Mike was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing and the camaraderie and traditions that came with it. Whether it be fishing for walleyes in tournaments with his dad and others, or sturgeon spearing with the generations of spearers on both sides of the family, Mike always knew (or thought he knew) the next “hot spot.” But his true passion was the hunt for the mighty whitetail. Whether he was with his sons, wife, father, brother or buddy, Mike Crist, Mike dedicated his life to the pursuit of himself and others bagging a trophy buck. His family was his treasure because Heather, Nate and Luke, shared his passion.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Heather; their two sons: Nathan (fiancée Holly Kugler), and Lucas (significant other, Madison Maloney); his parents; Ronald (Kay); two sisters: Carol Colrud, and Lynn (Scott) Sasman; and his brother, Steve. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews whom he cared for so much. Mike was preceded in death by his infant son, Samuel.
Funeral service for Mike will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 473 7th Street, Menasha, with Rev. Dennis Ellisen officiating. Visitation will be held at the church Saturday morning beginning at 9:00 AM until the 11:00 AM service. He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Appleton.
Mike, “You will be in our hearts forever.” Love Mom & Dad