Funeral services for Ernest Schulz, 83 of Cleveland OK will be at 2 pm Tuesday July 9, 2013, at Ladusau-Evans Chapel with Rev. Jim Edmison officiating. Burial will follow in Lyon Valley Cemetery east of Hennessey. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans.
Ernest was born August 19, 1929 in Bison, OK to Fred and Hattie Eckhardt Schulz and passed away Wednesday July 3, 2013 at his home in Cleveland OK. He was the oldest of 7 boys and grew up in Bison, OK.
He married Frances Lavicky on June 8, 1952. They raised three children, Ronnie, Terry and Pam. He was a heavy equipment mechanic until his retirement in 2007. Ernest enjoyed fishing, dancing, traveling and attending all of the events of his grandkids and great grandkids. He was a great story teller. His grandkids loved his quick wit and humor.
He was preceded in death by his wife Frances June 29, 2012, five brothers Marion, Merle, Jack. Robert and an unborn baby and his parents Fred and Hattie. He is survived by his sons; Ronnie and wife Monique Schulz of Fort Gibson, Okla. And Terry and JoAnn Schulz of Tulsa, OK; daughter Pam Richmond of Tulsa, OK. Grandchildren, Drew and Lauren Schulz of Stillwater, OK, Lacey Schulz of Fort Gibson, OK, Ernie and Kris Schulz of Bartlesville, OK, Kyle Schulz of Gulf Breeze, FL, Dusty and Kendra Richmond of Cleveland, OK., Cory and Yancy Richmond of Murfreesboro, TN; great grandchildren, Blayze, Landon, Connor, Chandler, Sparrow, Link and Arik; one brother Bill Schulz of Bison and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Lyon Valley Cemetery with Ladusau-Evans Funeral home serving as custodian of the funds. Condolences may be made online at ladusauevand@suddenlinkmail.com