He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from the Marrs Township Volunteer Fire Department after 20 years of service. He worked for SABIC/GE in Mt. Vernon for 30 years. He enjoyed camping at Lake Barkley for 30 years and woodworking.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Robert Schu.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathy; sons, Brian (Tiffany) Schu of Evansville and Casey (Laila) Schu of Fairview Heights, IL; grandchildren, Brandi and Gavin Schu; mother, Gayle Schu; brothers, Larry (Tracey) Schu and Steve (Karen) Schu; sister, Cathy (Tom) Fritsche, all of Evansville; stepmother, Mary Schu of Newburgh; nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, February 15, 2010, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Delbert Bryant with burial at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Sunday from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marrs Township Volunteer Fire Department, 3030 St. Phillips Road, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Arrangements by Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street.
