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Ronald James Schulz, age 64, of Niagara Falls, was called by his Lord and Savior on
February 2, 2021 to join family and friends in his everlasting heavenly home. Ron was born Oct. 20, 1956 to Erwin and Helen (Demsky) Schulz. He attended schools in North Tonawanda and Tonawanda, graduating from Tonawanda High School in 1974. He served
in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 until March 4, 1984. Ron was predeceased by his parents, his daughter Moriah from his first marriage, his in-laws, Reverend Lawrence and Betty Herfurth, and his brother in-law, John Elzer. Ron married Jane Herfurth on October 5, 1986. They adopted their loving adopted daughter from Guatemala, Katelyn Suzanne, at the age of 8 months in July 1993. Ron is survived by wife, Jane, daughter Katelyn (and Jeff) Pantano (and granddog Nugget), sister Barbara (Joe) Elzer Michno, sister Linda Gullo, brother-in-law John Herfurth and several nieces and nephews; Dena, Kim, Jeff, Samantha, Jenna, Lucietta, Dominic, Tony, Deanna, Katharine and Mark. Ron was so looking forward to the birth of his first grandchild this summer. Ron was employed as a Quality Engineer at various local companies, beginning at Trico and retiring from Caplugs. Ron loved most sports, especially football. He played football while in the Air Force. He also enjoyed camping, boating, golfing and fishing. Friends were always welcome to stop by for a campfire. Traveling with family and friends gave him great enjoyment, along with his Harley and 63 Harley T-shirts that he bought throughout his travels. Ron was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, where he was involved in the music program and served on the Board of Elders.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Grace Lutheran Church 736 Cayuga Dr. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 or St. John Lutheran School, 6950 Ward Rd. North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Monday from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home beginning at 6:00 PM. The family wishes to share that due to Covid they understand if friends are unable to attend at this time. A committal with military honors will be held at St. Mark Lutheran cemetery later this Spring. Condolences may be shared at FrettholdFuneralHome.com

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SCHULZ - Erwin H. Schulz , 68, of Tonawanda, suddenly Saturday (November 11, 1978) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Schulz was a former employee of Trico and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara) Elzer of the Town of Wheatfield and Mrs. John (Linda) Gullo of Niagara Falls; a son, Ronald Schulz, serving with the U.S. Air Force; three grandchildren; a brother , Wilbert (Dorothea) Schulz of Williamsville and a sister , Mrs. Paul (Adeline) Fretthold of North Tonawanda and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 1 P.M., the Rev. Robert L. Rickus will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the Heart Fund.

Erwin married DEMSKY, Helen L on 5 Jul 1946 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of DEMSKY, Arthur R and WERTH, Edna A) was born in Aug 1922 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Sep 2014 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Helen L. Schulz (nee Demsky), age 92, of the Town of Wheatfield, formerly of North Tonawanda, September 23, 2014 in Northgate Nursing Home. Helen was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She was the wife of the late Erwin "Curly" Schulz. Beloved mother of Barbara (Joseph) Elzer-Michno of Wheatfield, Linda Gullo of Wheatfield and Ronald (Jane) Schulz of Niagara Falls. Grandmother of Dena Peterson, Jeffrey Gullo, Kim Marchese and Katelyn Schulz. Great-Grandmother of Samantha and Jenna Peterson, Domenic and Lucietta Marchese and Antonio Gullo. Sister of the late Pearl Karkau, Mildred Wagner and Norman Demsky. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM from Grace Lutheran Church, 736 Cayuga Dr., Niagara Falls, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Niagara Hospice.

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SCHULZ - Benjamin W. Schulz, 90, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul (Adeline) Fretthold, 154 Linwood Ave., North Tonawanda, Thursday (Sept. 30, 1971) after a brief illness. Mr, Schulz was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and operated a grocery and meat market 45 years. Besides Mrs. Fretthold, he is survived by two sons, Erwin H. Schulz of Tonawanda and Wilbert H. Schulz of Wiiliamsville; also surviving are eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. He was the husband of the late Rosa A. Schulz, who died Jan. 1, 1971. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fretthold Funeral Home. Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Road, North Tonawanda, where services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Edward C, Goehner will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery.

Wilhelm married WERTH, Rosa Anna Elisabeth on 1 Nov 1906 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Rosa (daughter of WERTH, August Christian Friedrich and GOERSS, Auguste Maria Friedericke) was born on 1 Nov 1885 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Jan 1971 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SCHULZ - Mrs. Rosa A. Schulz, 85, Friday, January 1, 1971, Niagara Lutheran Home, in Buffalo after a long illness. Mrs. Schulz was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Ladies Guild, formally of Altar Guild. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Adeline) Fretthold of North Tonawanda, and two sons, Erwin H. of Tonawanda, and Wilbur H. S. of Williamsville; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Rudolf Schultz of North Tonawanda, and Mrs. Fred Schultz. of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Friends may call at Fretthold Funeral Home Inc.. 1241 Oliver St. and Ward Road. Nofth Tonawanda. until noon Sunqay. Services will be held in St. Mark Lutheran Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m.. the Rev. Edward C. Goehner officiating. Burial at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Fretthold Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m

Arthur married WERTH, Edna A on 22 Oct 1913 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Edna (daughter of WERTH, Julius and DEMMIN, Minnie L) was born in Mar 1894 in New York; died on 27 Apr 1945 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]