Schultz, Alvin Edward

Alvin Edward Schultz, age 85 of Pinehurst went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at his home. He was born on October 17, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Otto and Viola Schultz. Mr.Schultz was a veteran of his country and served at the ending of WWII with the United States Army, Department of Intelligence and was stationed in Germany. He retired from NASA in 1986 where he worked as a mechanical engineer. He was a member of the Village Chapel in Pinehurst. While a member at the Village Chapel, Mr. Schultz was very involved with Pastoral Care at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, was a Lay Eucharistic Minister for homebound church members, and later was very involved in the church prayer ministry. While growing up, Mr.Schultz had a strong passion for the railroad and trains. He enjoyed collecting and building model trains. He is survived by his wife, Norma Schultz of Pinehurst whom he married in 1975; three daughters: Cindy Bell and husband Jack of Dahlgren, VA; Karen Soto of Springfield, VA; Linda Eyre and husband Jeff of Pennington, NJ. Two granddaughters: Jillian Soto and Allyson Avila also survive him. He is also survived by a niece Jeri Schick and husband Rob of Maumee, OH. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Care and Hospice, 185 W. Illinois Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387. Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst is serving the family.