Daniel Schultz

Daniel Craig Schultz, 77, of Buchanan passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Iron River, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman with Pastor James Morgan officiating. Friends may meet the family from 9:30 am - 11 am Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Processing Center, P.O. Box 863765, Orlando, Florida 32886.  Live stream of the service at 11 am Saturday and online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com

Dan, known by family and friends as “Farmer Dan” was born on April 24, 1943 in St. Joseph, the son of the late Nelson and Martha (Nitz) Schultz.  He and his family operated Twin Oaks Farms in Baroda Township.  Dan married Mellierose Sassman on April 25, 1964. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Baroda and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his beloved wife: Mellie; his daughter: Dawn (Ronald) Knuth; sons: Daniel (Sonya) Schultz II and Douglas (Wendy) Schultz; brother: David (Joyce) Schultz; sister:  Karen (Ken) Seifert; eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons.