Larry Herman Schulze

Larry Herman Schulze, age 87, passed away August 4, 2026. He was born on November 20, 1938 in Charlotte, Michigan to William Schulze and Bertha (Debler) Schulze. Larry proudly served in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany. When he returned to the states he farmed with his aunt and uncle, Mary and Niles Litchfield, for several years.

In 1963 Larry started working at Lansing Heat Treat, later Atmosphere Annealing. He helped set up four heat treats in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. He retired in 2003.

In October, of 1960 he married Rosella “Suzie” Janousek who survives him, along with their remaining daughter, Danette Minnie; daughter-in-law, Karen Schulze; son-in-law Dave Conklin; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Gabe Bulock) Schulze, Larry William Schulze, Brianna (Richard) Thomas, Thomas Minnie, Aaron Minnie, and Autumn Minnie; six great-grandchildren, Caleb Wightman, Avery Thomas, Morgan Robison, Carter Schulze, Jordan Schulze and Lucian Minnie. Larry was predeceased by his parents; son Stephen Schulze; daughter Barbara Conklin; grandson, Rhoby Conklin.

Larry loved traveling and camping with the grandchildren. He loved the outdoors and Lake Michigan was a favorite place. 

Friends are encouraged to support Larry’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Chuck Jenson officiating.  Interment will take place in Gresham Cemetery.  

The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Larry’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smartphone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.