“Marty”, 61, of Frederick County, VA, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2015. Marty was a research patient with a rare form of cancer at the National Institution of Health (NIH). He fought a long battle for the past 5 years of his life. His hopes were that his research will go on to help save the lives of others with cancer.
He was born in Winchester, VA in 1953 to his father, Martin Carl Schulze, Jr. and mother, Nancy L. Schulze Sullivan. Marty worked as a body shop manager at Northern VA Autobody for over 30 years. Marty was a kind, strong, brave man and is loved by many. Marty enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, playing poker, hunting, bowling, sports of all kinds and life itself. His favorite movie was “Avatar”. Over the years, Marty had acquired a few nicknames: Russ, Rusty, Martini, Pops, and Brother.
Along with his parents, Marty is survived by his wife, Frances Marie Schulze; his son, Shane W. Schulze and wife, Michelle; two daughters, Shannon J. Stasiowski, Tammy D. Nuckols-Hartzler and husband, Tim; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard W. Schulze and wife, Darcie, Perry L. Schulze and wife, Denise; step-mother, Donna Schulze; step-father, Dennis Wayne Sullivan; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Marty was preceded in death by his daughter, Betty J. Turner and a sister, Brenda K. Crites.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 6-8 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
Marty’s funeral service will be on Sunday at 2 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Pastor Jeffrey W. Dillon officiating. Entombment will follow in Shenandoah Memorial Park.
Serving as pallbearers will be Clarence Mullins, Harripersad Rampersad, Seeram Thakoorie, Eddie North, Chad Taylor, Karl Borchert, Justin Wendt and Bobby Park.
A Celebration of Marty’s life will follow the entombment. Details will be available at the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Omps Funeral Home, c/o Marie Schulze, 1600 Amherst St., Winchester, VA, 22601 to help the family with medical expenses.