Obituary of Dietmar E. Schulze

Greenwood Lake, NY

Dietmar E. Schulze, of Greenwood Lake, New York, a former telephone repairman working for Mitel, Inc. in Lyndhurst, N.J., and a long time resident of the area, peacefully passed away on September 23, 2024 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y.  He was 86 years old.  The son of the late Johannes E. and Charlotte M. Schulze (Schroeter), he was born on April 30, 1938 in Germany.  He graduated from Monroe Woodbury High School in 1957.  He was a long time dedicated member of the Greenwood Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps for over 64 years helping those in need throughout the history of his community.  He was a proud member of the German American Club in Middletown, N.Y. and a founder and member of Grace Lutheran Church in Greenwood Lake, N.Y.

Dietmar leaves behind his loving daughter, Tanya Heffner and her husband, John; his granddaughter, Brooke; one niece and four nephews.  He was predeceased by his loving wife, Gisela Schulze; and his beloved brothers Gerhard Schulze and Werner Schulze. 

Dietmar was a caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather (Opa), EMT caregiver, and friend and will be forever loved and missed, but never forgotten.   He had a heart of gold always lending a helping hand to those in need. 

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Grace Lutheran Church, 25 Waterstone Rd, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925. The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking here. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the Greenwood Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 223, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Funeral arrangements are honorably entrusted to Zygmunt-Murtie Funeral and Cremation Service - 845-477-8240 or visit www.zmmemorials.com.