Timothy D. Schilz, age 60, of Pinckney, MI, passed away peacefully at Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hospice Home on August 11, 2020, surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. Born on August 5, 1960, in Ypsilanti, Tim is the son of James and Margaret (Reed) Schilz, both deceased. On August 7, 2020, he married Jennifer Fletcher, his best friend of 25 years, and she survives.

Tim's interests included sprint car and late model racing, hunting, and tractors. He lived in the Pinckney area for over 30 years.

Survivors include Tim’s siblings, Richard Reed of Las Vegas, and Donald Schilz of Tecumseh; nephews, Jerimy, Michael, Don, Jr., Ronald, Jr., Randy, and Craig Ferry; and great niece, Sophia Schilz. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant twin brothers, Martin and Marvin Schilz, and sister, Frances Ferry. At Tim’s request, he has been cremated. Services are private. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Kidney Fund. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.