Hans Schulz

Hans Schulz, 91, of Berrien Springs, passed away, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Jenny’s Place in Berrien Springs. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12:00 P.M. Saturday, September 14 at Heritage Chapel, 8747 US 31, Berrien Springs, with Rev. Derek Cromwell officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Bridgman. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 until Noon Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Hans’ name may be made to Neighbor to Neighbor in Berrien Springs Those wishing to sign Hans’ Memory Book online may do so at www.heritagechapel.com. Hans was born March 25, 1928 in Berlin, Germany to Albert & Margarete (Heise) Schulz. On October 16, 1953 he married the former Kunigunde “Gunda” Wutzke in Luneburg, Germany. After moving to Berrien Springs, Hans was employed at Bendix Corp. in St. Joseph for thirty years, retiring in 1994. He was an avid football fan, following the New England Patriots. He enjoyed watching the Lawrence Welk Show and Wheel of Fortune. Hans was known for his love of telling jokes. Hans is survived by his children-Monika Schulz of Berrien Springs, Christel (Dan) Rudlaff of Sister Lakes, Harry Schulz of Berrien Springs; two grandchildren-Christopher (Allycia) Rudlaff of Sister Lakes & Jessica Schulz of Berrien Springs; his great-granddaughter Elisabeth Rudlaff; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Gunda on March 24, 2010, and by siblings-Horst Schulz & Irene Panzenhagen.