Alfred Dennis Schulz, age 89, of Miles City passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at his home in Miles City.
Alfred was born near New Salem, North Dakota on September 29, 1926. He was the son of Carl and Minnie (Johnson) Schulz. He graduated from New Salem High School in 1945. In June of 1945 he enlisted in the Army. He served in the Medical Corps and was honorably discharged in December of 1946. He returned to North Dakota and worked for an electrician in the Mandan area of North Dakota. He came to Montana in 1950 to work on his Uncle’s ranch. He started to work at the V.A. Hospital in Miles City on July 15, 1951 two weeks before the hospital opened. Al worked as a surgical technician for 36 years retiring in 1986.
He met Mary Jo Kratochvil who worked at the V.A. Hospital as well and they were married on December 20, 1952. Their children are Michael of Denver, Vickie of Denver, Cindy of Miles City, Linda (Alan) Holom of Billings and Larry (Deb) of Bozeman. Another son, Dennis, died in a hiking accident near Bozeman while attending MSU. The joys of his life were his granddaughters, Brittany Holom of Princeton, New Jersey and Katie Holom of Billings, Montana.
Al enjoyed gardening, playing pool with his buddies and helping family and friends throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo, his five children, two granddaughters, and his brother Lyle (Jean) Schulz of Mandan, North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his son Dennis, his parents, his sister Marian Johnson, and two brothers Owen and Roland.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery with full military honors.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday June 5, 2016
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday June 6, 2016
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave.
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday June 5, 2016
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday June 6, 2016
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave.
Miles City, MT 59301
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june opp says
Mary Jo and family, So sorry to see where Al went home to his heavenly father and to join his family members who have gone on before him. We know he will be missed here by all of his family and the neighbor hood, he was a wonderful neighbor for over 60 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and comfort you all during these difficult days and the days ahead.
Your neighbors Ruben and June Opp
George & Maggie says
Mary Jo and family,
Our condolences in your loss. We treasure having known him all these years. May you find Peace and Comfort in knowing that he his no longer suffering. Love to all of you.
Jim and Cathy Bastian says
We are so sorry to hear about Alfred. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jessie and Jim Leidholt says
Dear MARY Jo and family,
Jim and I want to tell you how much we liked Al and are so sorry to hear of his passing. Hugs to all of you.
Richard & Linda Meidinger says
Mary Jo and family,
Sorry to hear of AL’s passing. Havent seen either of you for years. But remember you both well and remember working with you both. Al was always a super nice man and enjoyed knowing him. May he rest in peace. THougths and prayers go out to you and your family.
Dallas & Marlys Taylor says
Mary Jo & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Al was such a nice man and always supportive of you. Wish I could have spent more time visiting you guys. Know you are in our prayers.
Darlene Russell says
Mary Jo, so sorry for your loss, we were neighbors for so long, always enjoyed your family, you are in my prayers
Carmen Jablinske Knutson says
Mary Jo and family, Sending hugs and my sympathy at this sad time. Seems like we’ve known each other for years! Treasure your memories!
Dannette Cremer says
Mary Jo and family – sorry for your loss. I’m sure you have many great memories that you will treasure for years to come.
Bob & Pam Holland says
Bob & Pam Holland
Cindy and family – we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you and your family in his loving arms. We know you will treasure the memories you have. Sending prayers and hugs your way!
Donna Johnson Tebeau says
Alfred was my mother’s first cousin Myrtle Johnson. Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Alfred. He has joined all those other Scandinavians passed before him. May God comfort you and give you all peace at this very difficult time.
Sandi and George Kohones and family says
George will be so sad to learn of this. He thought the world of Al and spoke of their days working together at the VA with much fondness. So sorry for your loss.
Karen Morris says
I have very fond memories of spending time with the family during my growing up years. In more recent years, it’s usually been just an encounter at the market or the like, but the warmth and caring remains just as if it were only yesterday we’d been together. So, it was with great sadness I learned of Mr. Schulz passing away. He was a wonderful and kind man. May your memories of good times past sustain you through this difficult loss. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Katherine Flint says
Doug and I were so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. You were both such wonderful neighbors. We have missed you so much this past year. It was always such a treat when we saw Al coming over with his wonderful tomatoes or you calling over for your great pies and coffee. You are missed every day. God bless.
Doug and Katie Flint
Jeanne Vetch says
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. I am unable to attend the service, but you are I my thoughts and prayers.
Alan Kleeman says
Vickie, I didn’t know your Father except thru you, I’m sorry for your loss and your families loss.
Another great man slips away. Our prayers are with you.