Asleep in Jesus, Tuesday March 5, 2024.
Beloved husband of Amy Scholz (nee Poulsen) and the late Patricia Scholz (nee Simpson); loving father in Jay Linton and Terri (Jay) Wann; dear grandfather of Tyler and Nolan Linton, Hannah and Jaylnn Wann; dear son of the late Herman and Phoebe (nee Jagow) Scholz; dear brother of Connie, Jay and Tod (Beth) Scholz; dear brother-in-law, son-in-law, cousin, nephew, uncle, friend, Godfather and pastor to many.
Mike was born March 14, 1954 in San Diego, California. He was baptized on March 28, 1954 and confirmed on April 7, 1968. He attended Concordia High School and Concordia Junior College – Milwaukee, WI, Concordia Senior College – Fort Wayne IN and Concordia Seminary – St. Louis, MO where he earned a Master of Divinity in 1984.
He served four congregations in the ministry God called him to do as pastor – St. Luke Lutheran Church – Rensselaer, Indiana (1984 – 1989), Salem Lutheran Church and School – Affton, MO (1989 – 2001), Luther Memorial Lutheran Church – River Falls, WI (2001 – 2013) and Lamb of God Lutheran Church and School – Las Vegas, NV (2013 – 2023).
On December 31, 2023, he retired from the pastoral office and had the move to St. Louis, MO on March 2, 2024 where he and Amy planned to start a new chapter in his life being a retiree. Sadly, that plan was cut short due to a fall. But God showed His infinite grace and mercy by not letting Mike linger or suffer and called him home to be with his Savior – who Mike professed his love for all his life.
He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers. He loved to be with people – especially the children at the Lutheran churches and schools he served. Although far from perfect, many will remember him to be humble, kind and a faithful servant of God.
And as he was listed as a donor on his driver’s license, he was able to help with the gift of sight and the gift of skin grafting.
Service: Visitation at Salem Lutheran Church (8343 Gravois Rd. Affton, MO 63123) Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Wayne Huebner, Rev. Dr. Thomas Ries and Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich presiding. A light lunch will be provided by the church after the service. Service will be livestreamed. Please click on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pllRB0NZRpQ
In lieu of flowers, Mike had requested in his funeral planning those gifts be made to Concordia Seminary – 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105 / www.CSL.edu/give to where needed most.
As Mike would say…God is good, all the time. And all the time, God is good. Amen.
What a beautiful Memory of Reverend Mike. I wish I had a chance to meet him. Condolences go out to his family and friends.
Pastor Mike will always hold a special place in my heart and my family. He helped us in a time that we needed it more than we ever knew ! I take solace in the fact that the Lord called him home and he is now watching over us all.
Rest easy Pastor Mike- God is good, all the time. And all the time God is good. Amen
You will be missed , Sara, Jen & Bill Hildebrand
Pastor Mike made a difference in the Newton and Halleen family. He showed up for Jonathan Newton’s flag football games. We cheered for the Packers together after church and supported all of us spiritually during our time in Las Vegas.
We are your biggest fan and will see you soon in the most glorious stadium of all!
Kristi, Jonathan and Angela Newton
Mark and Judy Halleen
We were so blessed to become members of your church.
You will be greatly missed.
Love
Mark and Kelley Menchaca
What a joy to become members of your church.
You will be greatly missed
Mark and Kelley Menchaca
Thank you so much for serving rest in peace rev
Pastor Mike fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. Now he walks without pain with the Lord. Truly, Pastor Mike, God is good all the time and all the time God is good. We are grateful you were our shepherd.
Condolences to all of the family. So sorry his life was cut off way to soon.
So sorry to read the news. May Jesus continue to hold you close as you grieve and look forward to the blessed reunion in Heaven.
My deepest sympathy to the Scholz family on the loss of Mike it was my privilege to know Mike for over 50 years as he was my best friends big brother as well as my fellow classmates jay scholz and also Tod . I’m so very sorry for your loss