Erich R. Schulz of Pinehurst passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in the FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 85.
Erich was born in Euclid, Ohio on August 16, 1938, to the late Erich P. and Josephine (Valjato) Schulz. He graduated from Euclid High School in 1956 and attended Miami University before joining the U.S. Army where he served as an MP.
After his military service, Erich worked as a bookkeeper and computer specialist at General Motors/Fisher Body, Black & Decker, and Champion Sportswear. He enjoyed playing golf, bocce, volleyball, traveling, and vintage automobiles, just to name a few.
Erich and his wife, Loretta (Yano), married on April 20, 1962, and have been members of The Pinehurst Country Club for over 40 years. He was also a member and past board member of the Tin Whistles Club.
Erich and Loretta have been members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst for 37 years.
Erich is survived by his wife, Loretta; his children, Karen Belavich (Buff) of Sandusky, Ohio, Erich M. (Rick) Schulz (Susan Davidson) of Gastonia, NC; his grandchildren, James (Jimi) and Lindsey Belavich of Sandusky, OH, Ceildgh and James (Jimmy) Papenfuss of Sandusky, OH, Erich J. Schulz and Jessie Stanich, Wickliffe, OH, Elisabeth and Trevor Fender of Candler, NC; great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Declan Johnson and Gemma and Archie Papenfuss; sister, Rosemary Wright, Euclid, OH; many in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Erich is predeceased by his parents and his brother-in-law, Andrew Garrick.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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