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- Jim Schotz, 84, of Wilson entered into rest at his home suddenly on Saturday, December 17th, 2016. Born January 3rd, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, Jim is the son of the late Howard and Eva (Jull) Schotz. The Schotz Family moved to Wilson in 1939 where Howard Schotz began produce farming. Jim had two passions in life, one being farming. He was active in farming his entire life, operating a dairy farm from 1952 until 1997 and then continued crop farming activites until 2014. Jim was also extremely active in promoting the dairy industry and served in many leadership capacities with the Niagara Milk Co-Op, O-AT-KA Milk Products, Milk For Health on the Niagara Frontier and the Niagara Frontier Milk Producers Bargaining Agency. Jim’s other passion was the South Wilson Volunteer Fire Department, where he was a founding member in 1952. Jim again served in many leadership capacities at SWFC, including being a long serving Assistant Chief and the standing President of the Fire Department. Many would remember Jim as the ticket taker during Lenten bruches. Jim also served on the Town of Wilson Assesment Board of Review for nearly 40 years. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene. He is survived by three sons, Alex (Holly), Steve(Terra) and John (Marcia); daughter, Sharon; two grandchildren, Geoffrey and Marah; sister Pauline Alvers, Sister-in-law Mona (George) Baker, numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends. Visitation will be held at South Wilson Volunteer Fire Company; Thursday December 22nd from 2pm-8pm. At 8pm a Fireman’s Service will be held. Funeral Services will be held at South Wilson Volunteer Fire Department on December 23rd at 10am. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to South Wilson Volunteer Fire Department, 4194 Chesnut Rd. Wilson, NY 14172.
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1932 - 2016 (84 years)