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Michael Schau

September 8, 2020
Midland, MI

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Michael Stephen Schau He was born October 5, 1968 in Kalamazoo, son of the late Michael P. and Janet M. (Walling) Schau. Michael was a graduate of Comstock High School class of 1986 and a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering. Upon graduation he found employment with Dow Corning where he worked his entire career. Michael was an avid golfer, fisherman and enjoyed spending his days at his cottage near Traverse City. He was an avid U of M Football Fan that shared his love for sports with his sons. On June 27, 1992 he married the former Jennifer Brewer in Kalamazoo and she survives him, as well as sons Lucas Schau of Sarasota, FL and Logan Schau of Midland; nephews: Austin Phillips and Adam Lavallee; step-sister Laura (Daniel) Lavallee of Fort Myers, FL; brother-in-law Ethan W. (Rachel) Brewer of Alburgh, VT and his father-in-law: Wayne G. (Barbara) Brewer of Sarasota, FL and his mother-in-law: Nancy K. Butler of Midland. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Barbara J. Schau in 2000. Memorial services for Michael will take place 3 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2020 from the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 West Wheeler Street with Pastor John Pohanka officiating. Michael's family will receive friends from the funeral home on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider ALS of Michigan or 'Be the Match' (marrow registry). Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home