Theodore David Schultz

May 30, 1936 - March 13, 2022

Theodore David "Dave" Schultz, 85, of Saginaw, our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, with his family by his side. Dave was born on May 30, 1936 in Alpena to the late Theodore and Mabel (Griffin) Schultz. Dave graduated from Saginaw High School. He was a devoted countryman and proudly served in the United States Army. After the Army, Dave went to work for General Motors - Saginaw Steering Gear and retired after 49 years of service. Dave met the former Patricia Bates; they dated, fell in love, and were married on September 4, 1965. Their 56 years were blessed with three daughters and countless memories. Dave was an avid sports lover, who particularly enjoyed baseball. He was a family man who always put his family first. Dave enjoyed being outside and was known for his meticulous lawn care. To carry on his legacy, Dave leaves his wife, Patricia; their daughters, Sheila (Daniel) Sebald and Tricia (Bradley) Woods; grandson, Matthew Sebald; his siblings, Robert (Sharon) Schultz and Terry (Jeanie) Schultz; sister-in-law, Maxine Schultz; brothers-in-law, Joseph LaPan and Gerald (Carol) Bates, along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Schultz, and his siblings, William Schultz, Sandy LaPan, Thomas Schultz, Douglas Schultz, Nancy (Tim) Doyle, and Jerry Schultz. Dave’s family will be present to receive visitors on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, from 11:00 AM until Dave’s 12:00 PM Memorial Ceremony at Faith Lutheran Church, 4432 Mackinaw Rd., Saginaw. Pastor John Soyster will preside with inurnment to be held privately at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1550 Midland Rd., between State & Gratiot. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.