Frieda Marilyn (Pfludgradt) Schultz

Frieda’s life began January 6, 1934 in Paw Paw, Michigan.  She grew up in Paw Paw, after graduating high school she moved to Watervliet.  Frieda worked in her parents’ restaurants The Midget and Parkside Grill in Watervliet and Coloma commuting from Paw Paw while in High School.  After working for her parents Frieda worked beside her husband Walter Schultz keeping books for Schultz Standard Station, and many people will remember her from Jones Intercable or Comcast in Watervliet.  In Frieda’s later years you could find her volunteering at Watervliet Hospital, St. Joseph Catholic School, Watervliet High School, or Watervliet South Elementary.  Outside of work Frieda enjoyed doing word searches, and reading.  Her favorite activity was supporting her children and then grandchildren in their sporting events, where you could always hear her cowbell.  Frieda was an active member of her community being involved in the Watervliet Jaycees, Watervliet Athletic Boosters, and she was a Eucharistic Minister and helped with counting collections as an active member of Immaculate Conception Church in Hartford.

Frieda’s greatest joy was her loving family which includes: four children Deb Schultz of Watervliet, Steve (Lonna) Schultz of Benton Harbor, Kevin (Dee) Schultz of Coloma, and Randy (Tina) Schultz of Watervliet; nine grandchildren Nick (Jamie) Schultz, Tyler (Christie) Schultz, Jimmy (Ashley) Butler, Deven Schultz, Katie Schultz, Dina McLain, Tanya Christie, Derek (Jazzmyne) Schultz, and Alexas McLain; 12 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two brothers Frank Pflugradt and Paul Pflugradt Sr.; and many nieces and nephews.

Frieda died Monday, September 11, at The Willows in St. Joseph.  Her husband Walter Schultz, parents Frank and Mary (Pitcher) Pflugradt, and two sisters Paulette Edinborough and Sally Pflugradt precede Frieda in death.  Friends may visit with Frieda’s family Friday, September 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, September 16, at 1:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Church in Hartford.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Watervliet.  Following burial the family invites you to join them at the Watervliet Knights of Columbus Hall for lunch. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Church in Hartford. You are invited to leave a message for Frieda’s family at hutchinsfuneral.com

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