Robert "Gene" Schultz

Robert "Gene" Schultz
January 27, 1934 - April 3, 2025 

Robert "Gene" Schultz, 91, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:01 pm in his home.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN with  Pastor Dennis Meyer officiating. Private entombment will take place in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Wednesday at the funeral chapel.    

He was born January 27, 1934 in Rensselaer, IN to the late Carl and Ruby (Smith) Schultz. On June 16, 1973 in La Porte, IN he married Phyllis Ferguson who survives in Michigan City, IN.

Also surviving are a daughter, Renee (Lloyd) Madaus of La Porte, IN; four sons, Christopher Schultz of La Porte, IN, Michael Schultz of La Porte, IN, Christopher Jacobs of Spokane, WA and Craig (Kathryn) Jacobs of Trail Creek, IN; five grandchildren, Amber (John) McBride of Simpsonville, SC, Brian (Danielle) Madaus of Maui, HI, Jessica Hess of Michigan City, IN, Heather Jacobs of Michigan City, IN and Lauryn (Geoff) Ulam of Trail Creek, IN; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lois Calvert; and brother Richard Schultz.   

Gene was the retired owner or R.G. Schultz Appliance & Repair and also had worked for 15 years at Whirlpool. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge #432, New Buffalo Yacht Club, Four A's Car Club and a former long time member of the Michigan City Exchange Club. Gene was a car enthusiast and enjoyed traveling, woodworking, attending auctions and being with his family.

Contributions may be made to LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. State Road 2, La Porte, IN 46350. 

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