Eric E. Schulz, 78, of Mission, KS passed away Thursday December 30, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Eric was born June 26, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to Eric E. and Mary Ellen Schulz. He graduated from De La Salle Military Academy in 1949, before joining the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He married the love of his life Ferne (Moore) May 5, 1953 at St. Joseph Church, Plentywood, MT. He began a career with the federal government in 1959 as a staff appraiser with the Federal Housing Administration, retiring some 30 years later as the Deputy Housing Director in the Kansas City Regional Office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He ended his working career as a Property Supervisor with Midland Property Management. He loved aviation and his other hobbies included woodworking, photography, and many other varied interests. He was a past Grand Knight of Bishop Miege Council 843 of the Knights of Columbus and past president of the St. Pius X men’s club. He served several years as a Commissioner on the Planning Commission for the City of Mission, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Michael E. Schulz.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Ferne of the home. Daughters Mary (Rick) Hunter of Overland Park, KS. Marlys (Mark) Grimes of Lenexa, KS. Grandchildren, Jeff and Matt Hunter; Ryan and Josh Grimes; Angela (Chris) Handley and Sara Schulz.