Kenneth "Ken" Richard Schulz, Sr.

Kenneth “Ken” Richard Schulz, Sr. (USMC Retired), 62, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Jacksonville, NC.

Ken was born on April 26, 1963, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. After graduating high school, he began his military career in the United States Marine Corps. He served for 24 years and retired as Master Sergeant Kenneth R. Schulz. He was a devoted family man who loved his country. He also liked Hockey and rooted for the Carolina Hurricanes. Ken will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Richard Schulz and grandmother, Nell Schulz.

Ken is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan Gargiulo Schulz; children, Kenneth Schulz Jr. and Amy, David Schulz and Beth, Thomas Schulz and Katelyn; grandchildren, Sammi-Jo, Roewan, Bella-Ann, Trey; mother, Nancy Jane Schulz; sisters, Karen Parsons and James, Nancy Shahan and Raymond in addition to numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to a charity of your choice in honor of Ken.