Norman D. Schultz Obituary (1926

Norman Schultz, 100, of Pontiac, died on March 27, 2026, at Goldwater Care in Pontiac. As per his wishes, cremations rites will be accorded with no visitation or funeral service held. Burial will be at South Side Cemetery with a private family service at a later date. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Norman was born on February 27, 1926, in Pontiac, to Elmer and Myrtle (Ehrhardt) Schultz. He graduated from Pontiac High School in 1943. He joined the Navy in 1944 and served during WWII as an electrician on the U.S.S. Haynsworth, a destroyer, on duty in the South Pacific and Sea of Japan. Upon his return home in 1946, he married Jean (Powell) Schultz in Pontiac. He farmed all his life. He is survived by his daughter: Janet (Robert) Cermak, and one son: William (Mary Laura) Schultz. He is also survived by one sister: Donna Smith; six grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife, and two brothers: Raymond and Ronald Schultz. He was a member of McDowell Methodist Church, American Legion Post 78, lifetime member of Pontiac VFW #866, and the Masonic Lodge #294. Norman loved fishing, watching sports on TV, Sudoko puzzles, and especially reading. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Memorials may be made to the Livingston County Humane Society, Pontiac Public Library, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed at www.calvertmemorial.com or visit us on Facebook.