- Date Of Birth: February 13, 1941
- Date Of Death: May 7, 2014
- State: Michigan
Mr. Kenneth “Gene” died Wednesday afternoon May 7, 2014, at his residence. Gene was born February 13, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Michigan son of Vincent and Katherine Ridenour Schultes.
He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with the Fuller-Eaton Corporation for 25 years, then worked as the sexton of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for 20-plus years and retired from St. Luke’s. Gene attended St. Augustine Catholic Church; he was a member of Paw Paw Elks.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 46 years, Bonnie J. Schultes on May 8, 2012; and his infant son, Jeffery. Gene is survived by children, Vincent Joan Schultes of Norton Shores, MI, Jeanine Jon Potgiesser and Lynette Charlie Randell Schultes all of Kalamazoo; and Dianna Charles Crane of Portage; 5 grandchildren, Michael Schultes, Clairece Schultes, Katherine Schultes, Jason Schultes, and Ariana Crane; a brother, Roger Jill Schultes of Mesa, AZ; and nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Rachell, Audriana, Nathan, and Ayden Schultes.
