Obituary of Michael Joseph Schanz

Michael J. Schanz, 65, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Mike was born on December 13, 1955, to Joseph and Mary Lou (Wegeler) Schanz in Allegan, Michigan. After graduating from Decatur High School, Mike wed Anne Glidden at a ceremony in Decatur. Together they raised five wonderful children who were his pride and joy. Mike retired from Upjohn/Pfizer where he had done machine maintenance. He also was the resident handyman at Oak Shores Campground. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Schanz and his baby sister, Robin Schanz. Mike is survived by his wife and caregiver, Anne Schanz; children, Amanda (Jeremy) Mansfield of Decatur, Kelly (Randy) Nevill of Dowagiac, Philip Schanz of Decatur, Evan Schanz of Decatur, and Makayla (Dakota Fochs) Schanz of Marcellus; father, Joseph (Linda) Schanz of Decatur; grandchildren, Tyler, Lilly, Kaden, Ava, and Zoe; siblings, Gary Schanz of Decatur, Debra (Lee) Howland of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Sandy (Larry) Rinehart of Decatur, and Pamela (Dennis) Dykstra of Decatur; and many extended family members and close friends. A time of visitation will be held at First Church of God Decatur on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at the Church beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Hamilton Township Cemetery.