Albert G. "Pete" Schulze, 95, of Markham, TX, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 in Bay City. He was born March 24, 1914 in Clemville, TX to Gus Louis Schulze and Annie Rickaway Schulze. He married Leona Strack of Plainview, on November 17, 1938, at Trinity Lutheran Church of El Campo and they recently celebrated their 70th Wedding anniversary.

Pete just turned 95 in March. He worked in the oil fields around Clemville and retired from Griffin Well Service in 1979. Pete was a member of Saint Peter Lutheran Church of Bay City, where he and Leona were Charter Members, he was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County and his hobby was mowing his yard and keeping his yard clean.

He is survived by his wife: Leona Strack Schulze of Markham; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; by sisters: Selma Hoffman and Clara Pruess; his brother: Alfred Schulze; and his nephews: Henry Hoffman and Albert Hoffman.

The family will receive visitors from 6 PM to 7 PM Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Pastor Jared Stillions officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in El Campo. Pallbearers will be Robert G. Hoffman, Randy L. Hoffman, Albert G. Hoffman, Charles Frick, Cody Frick and Geren Roecker. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Schulze, Stanley McMillan, Jesse Ellis, Gus Hoffman, Wilbur Hoffman, Shannon Hoffman, Alfred Schulze, Jr., James Cowger and Charlie Krampitz.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pete's memory to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1909 Peach St., Bay City, TX 77414.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.