Donald Gary Schanz Obituary
The family announces the passing of Donald Gary Schanz of Grayling, Michigan on July 6, 2026. Donald, born on November 12, 1943, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Gary Schanz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Schanz and Lorraine Schanz (Anitzberger); his daughter Debbie Daniels; his parents-in-law, Jerry and Rose Sauter; his sister Linda (Bob); his nephew Mark Weinfurter; his siblings-in-law, Donald Schneider, Robert Reckner, Bud Buechel and Donna Sauter; and his cousin Jimmy Gibis.
He is survived by: his wife Rae Ann Schanz; his daughter Tracy Christman (Derrick); his sister Jodi Eithun (Chuck); his son-in-law Jerry Daniels (Melissa Makowski); his grandchildren, Mandy Kelly (Chris) and Ryan Daniels; his great grandchildren, Lila Kelly and Finn Kelly; and his siblings-in-law, Mary Schneider, Jane Buechel, John Sauter and Tom Sauter. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
