Carl Anthony Schultz

Carl Anthony Schultz, 83, of Old Town, Florida and formerly of Kalkaska, Michigan passed away peacefully at Haven Tri-Counties Hospice Care Center in Chiefland, Florida in the early morning of Sunday, May 7th, 2023. He was born May 16th, 1939 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Anton and Theresa (Buerkle) Schultz. A proud Navy veteran, he achieved over 21 years of service in the military. His adventures began in 1957, doing tours of duty on both the USS William R. Rush and the USS Hancock. At the end of his "tin can" journey, he received an honorable discharge, but could not stay his love of the water. He then joined the Naval Reserve with the Seabees Unit in Cadillac, Michigan, attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer/Builder Chief. Carl is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce, and their three children; Kevin (Marsha) Schultz of Old Town, Florida, Suzanne (Mike) Waltz of Kalkaska, Michigan, and Michal (Lynn) Schultz of Sterling Heights, Michigan. His legacy continues also in the lives of 6 grandchildren: Anthony, Stephanie, Emilee, Sara, Jeremy and Nathan; and 4 great-grandchildren: Logan, Shelby, Alexa, and Becka. His sister, Emma TeBeau, of Jerome, Michigan also survives. He is predeceased by his parents; Theresa Schultz, and Anton and Beatrice Schultz. It is often said that the dash written between a person's birth and death is significant. It is how you have lived your life. Anyone who knew Carl, knew that he lived his dash to the fullest. Making friends everywhere he went, in the military, and at his jobs. He was a man that anyone could go to for sage advice, and always told it to you straight -whether you liked it or not. Countless hours were spent camping, fishing, and building a home for his family from the ground up. Carl loved to cook and especially for a large crowd. His sausage and sauerkraut and his pickled beets and eggs were legendary. Often his days were spent listening to his favorite musicians such as Nate King Cole, Chuck Berry, BB King and many, many others. But the brightest of his days were spent making memories with his beloved family and friends. Per Carl's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. If you would like to raise a glass in his honor, it would make him smile. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Carl Anthony Schultz

May 16, 1939 - May 7, 2023