Bernard J. "Benny" Schulze, age 67, of St. Marys OH passed away at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home in Celina.

He was born in Sidney, Ohio to the late Alvin and Dolores (Otting) Schulze on March 25, 1951.

Survivors include a brother Leonard Schulze, St. Marys; a brother-in-law, Jim Schmerge; and many nieces and nephews.

Also preceded in death by a brother, William Schulze; and two sisters, Agnes V. Schmerge, and Kathryn Spurlock.

Benny was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Benny loved all Roughrider Sports and worked and volunteered many years for St. Marys City Schools, mostly through the Athletic Department. He started working for the schools in 1987 and continued to dedicate his time to the schools until his health prohibited him from doing so.

Visitation hours will be from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2018 in the Cisco Funeral Home of St. Marys, located at 1175 E. Greenville Rd.

Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:30 am on Monday, August 13, 2018 in the Holy Rosary Church, St. Marys with Fr. Barry Stechschulte and Deacon Marty Brown officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, from 9:30-10:15 am at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.

Contributions can be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School, St. Marys.

Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.