Michael Lee Schultz

Michael Schultz, 61, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the age of 61 at the VA Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton with Pastor Paul Olson conducting the service. Interment will follow in the Chariton Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday, February 24th from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home. Memorials are requested in care of Michael's family to be determined at a later date. Michael Lee Schultz was born July 30, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa to Donald and Edith (Parker) Schultz. He went to East High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 16. Michael was married to Cathy Alexander in 1969.He served in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart, along with many other service medals. He belonged to the Disabled American Veterans. After many years of being together, Michael was married to Pat Fitzwilliam on October 22, 2004. They lived in Seymour for a few years, and then moved to South Padre, Texas and then to Chariton. Michael went to Drake University and was proud to be president of student affairs. He enjoyed going cam...[more]

View Full Online Obituary and Tributes

g and loved to have fun. He loved to joke and play pranks. Michael was very competitive and especially enjoyed playing the Wii. Michael loved cars, taking road trips, and enjoyed taking his Corvette to car shows and parades. His greatest joy was spending time with family and especially enjoyed all of his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Pat Schultz of Chariton; children: Brian (Amy) Schultz of Des Moines, Jason Schultz of Des Moines, Michelle (Nate) Anderson of Lucas, Michael Schultz of Nebraska, Scott (Mia) Wright of Delaware, Jennifer Wright of Tracy, Jeanette (Bill) McGee of Chariton, and Lori (Jamey) Hale of Des Moines; 14 grandchildren: Zoey, Bree, Hailee, Presley, Eethan, Sydney, Nicholas, Joey, Shayna, Alexis, Jared, Katey, Noah, and Gracey; and two great grandchildren: David and Rainie. Also surviving is a brother, Donnie (Barb) Schultz of Huxley; and many relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents: Donald and Edith (Parker) Schultz; a brother, Russell Schultz; grandson, David McVeigh, and great grandson, Joseph McVeigh.