Robert Matthew Schritz, age 83 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday March 9, 2018 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born on Dec. 7, 1934 in Celina, Ohio, the son of the late Alois and Eva Marie (Beckman) Schritz. On Sept. 17, 1960 he married Norma Jean Hassan, who lives in Celina.

Also surviving are his children Kirt Robert (Paula) Schritz of Coldwater, Kristen Kay (Jeffrey) Bateman of St. Croix, VI, Kyle Alois (Elizabeth) Schritz of Coldwater, six grandchildren Allyson, Ryan, Spencer, Abby, Laci and Erin, two sisters Ann James of Aiken, S. C., Penny Schritz of Lady Lake, Fl and a sister-in-law Jackie Welter of Del Mar, CA.

Robert graduated from the Celina High School in 1952. Then he served his country in the United States Marine Corps until 1962. He owned and operated the Napa Auto Parts in Celina. He was a member of the Celina Moose Lodge and the Coldwater Eagles.

A Private family interment will be held in the North Grove Cemetery at later date. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County P.O. Box 624 Celina, Ohio 45822 or to the charity of the Donor's choice.

Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.