Ishpeming, MI- Alvin L. Schultz Sr., 75, went to his heavenly home on 4 June 2022. He was the son of Alvin E. and Lucille (Anderson) Schultz. Al was born in his Grandma Schultz's house in Marenisco, MI, on 1 October 1946. He married Sandra D. Peterson on 20 March 1971, and when talking about how long they had been married, he would always add "To The Saaame Woman" somewhere in the conversation.

Al was a man of many talents. Growing up he attended area schools in Ironwood Michigan. While in high school at Luther L. Wright, he lettered on the varsity football team as a running back, and when he was out in the open field, "no one could catch him." He even had a play named after him, simply called "Schultz." Al was also a member of the school's trampoline team, where he starred in performances during half time of the varsity basketball games. When his family moved to Ishpeming Michigan, he attended Ishpeming high school for his Senior year. One of Al's proudest moments during his high school years, was after becoming a certified lifeguard, where he used his training to save a two-year-old boy who was not breathing from a drowning accident.

Al proudly served his country in the United State Marine Corps (USMC) and served a tour in Vietnam. His service in Vietnam had a lasting impact on him. He was a lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans Post and the Disabled Veterans of America, as well as a member of the Lil Larson American Legion Post 114. He proudly supported those who have and are currently serving.

Al worked many jobs throughout the years including, being one of the first hired at the Tilden mine and working operations at the White Pine mine. Following the closure of the White Pine mine, he drove bus for Alger Marquette Community Action Board (AMCAB) in the Bessemer and Ishpeming areas, before eventually landing his most favorite job of driving for the Nice School district. He really enjoyed his mid-day runs with the young 5's and Kindergartners, where he taught them various fun songs he made up as he went, leaving a positive impact for the kids on his bus. Highlighting this fact, was when he took some of the kids on field trip, many of which said, "Hi Mr. Al" as they entered the bus, and as the teacher boarded, she looked at him and said "So, YOU'RE the infamous Mr. Al."

He was a devoted family man, loving husband, and proud father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Sandy of Ishpeming Michigan, Sons Lt Col Alvin "Jay" (Nicole) Schultz Jr. of San Antonio Texas, Ron (Jessie) Schultz of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Mark (Jess Ayotte) Schultz of Tillamook, Oregon; Ten Grandchildren, of which he gave each a nickname to: Mariah "Matilda", Alexandra "Suzzy", Austin "Toivo", Megan "Megady" Noe (Alex), Andrew "Gabby", Mason "Freddy", Lexi "Tudy", Mollie "Kadiddlehopper", Aaron "Billy" and Trae "Boe"; Five Great Grandchildren, Violet "Birdie", Jaxson "Buck", Lucas "Mac", Skylyr and Shai. With each new addition, the family anxiously awaited what their official name would be, but even more so, what Grandpa Al was going to call them! Al is also survived by sisters Marie Fink and Debi Arnstad; step-father Marvin Pruesseler; an uncle; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and an enormous amount of loving friends.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Janet and infant son Steven Schultz; father Alvin E. Schultz; mother Lucille (Anderson) Schultz; and his brothers Ed and Tim Schultz.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Austin, Andrew, Mason, Aaron and Trae Schultz, and Alex Noe.

The family invites all who loved him to help celebrate his life at Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home, 400 North 3 ^rd St, Ishpeming, MI 49849. Visitations will be held Friday, 10 June 2022 from 4pm-7pm and Saturday, 11 June 2022 from 11am-1pm, with the official funeral service promptly starting at 1pm.

Interment will take place at the Ishpeming Cemetery where the United States Marine Corps will accord Military Honors.

Reception to follow.

Al's funeral service will be livestreamed, which can be found at Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/events/443542970920108 .

Al's obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.