David Shultz passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on December 7, 1943 to Paul and Virginia (Gunn) Shultz. On March 29, 1969 he married Lee Ellen Seyb at the Newman Center on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, MO.
He is survived by his wife, Lee Ellen, of the farm at Lake View (Ashton, MO), daughter Tara Linn Shultz (Danny Priebe) of Gorin, MO and son, Trent Christian Shultz (Amy) of Rutledge, MO.
Grandchildren include Steeler Zane Gray (Meagan) of Ontario, Oregon, Sydney Linn Wentz (Brandon) of Tucson, Arizona, Gabe Christian Shultz of Rutledge, MO and Avery Grace Shultz of Prairie Village, KS. Great grandchildren Irelyn Ann Gray, Finlee Linn Gray and Riley Gray Wentz also survive. He is also survived by his older sister, Joan Propes of Rosendale, MO brother in law, Mark Seyb of Arbela, MO, Danny Priebe family along with several nieces and nephews.
David was raised on his parent’s Black Angus cattle and Suffolk sheep farm near Rosendale, Missouri. After graduating from Andrew County High School and then attended University of Missouri where he obtained his degrees in Ag Economics and Animal Husbandry. He represented the University of Missouri on 3 livestock judging teams. He enjoyed all of the camaraderie with his Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity brothers during those 4 years and that extended all the way to the end. He was able to enjoy the 100th anniversary of the Alpha Gama Rho reception held in Columbia several years ago and reunited with many fraternity brothers.
Following graduation from the University of Missouri, he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the United State Marine Corps. He attended Officer Candidate School and the Basic School in Quantico, Virginia and Artillery School in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. 2nd Lt. Shultz served in Vietnam and received numerous decorations; Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy on October 6, 1966, in Vietnam. Presidential Unit Citation with ribbon bar awarded 3rd Marine Division, Vietnam 1965- 1967. National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Color), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Combat Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, and Pistol Sharpshooter Badge. He finished his tour in Vietnam and honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant in 1967. He loved This Country.
David along with his wife, Lee, the family farmed row crops and livestock in early years after returning home from Vietnam in Andrew County and later in Scotland and Clark counties. He mentored his children, grandchildren and several neighboring youth for almost 60 years. He was an active member of the National Farmers Organization (NFO) and worked hard with other farmers to fight for fair grain and livestock prices, Andrew County 4-H, North Andrew FFA, Boy Scouts of America (Rosendale, MO #213), and North Andrew County High School Sports were among his many activities during his youth.
David was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church (Memphis, MO), served on the Scotland County Consolidated Public Water Supply District board, and was a 4-H leader while his children were young. Several of the organizations that he belonged to include a lifetime member of the VFW, Disabled American Veterans, Retired Military Officers, American Legion.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, his older brother Jack Gunn Shultz, sister in law Dianne Seyb, and in-laws, George and Guenn Seyb.
22 comments
I am so sorry for your lose he was a good man I talked to him every day and I checked up on him he was the best man that I have ever met we always try to stir up trouble or start up a gossip he was the funniest man that I have ever met god bless you and your family sending prayers up to you and ur family fly high marine thank you for your services r.i.p
Dear Friends,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincerely,
Larry and Tamara Tague
We are sending our sympathy to a wonderful family of dear friends over the loss of our dear friend!❤️
He was a Gem and we have many fond memories of him.❤️
Our community has lost one of our most distinguished citizens. He has had positive impact on our community and and our nation whom he has so valiantly served. He is now resting in the loving arms of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Thank you for your service, my friend.
Sorry to hear of. David’s passing. Prayers to his family and friends.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Sending prayers of comfort.
Sending heartfelt sympathy.
We’re sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our sympathy and prayers are with you during this difficult time of loss. Iris and Gene
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
So sorry for your loss I’ll always remember talking to David about football especially the Kansas city chiefs
So sorry his journey is over on this earth. But absent from the body. present with The Lord.
Always enjoyed David’s company when he came to the garage and then I’m for coffee.
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed! David was a fighter. He fought the good fight. Thank you so much for sharing him with us at CCNH. Lee, you are in my prayers. May God Bless you all in these hard times Rest in Peace David. Until we meet again. ❤️
I am sorry for the loss of your dear family member. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thanks for his dedicated service for our country!
So sorry. Sympathy to his family. He proudly served our country. A very honorable man.
Lee, So sorry to you and the kids for David’s passing
I remember the good times playing cards and the laughter we shared. Take care my friend!!
Dear Le Ellen,
We are saddened to learn of your loss. May the grace of God sustain you at this sad time of grief.
Sorry to learn of David’s passing. May God keep, comfort and give you all peace.
Sympathy and prayers for you Le Ellen and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family. Prayers.
It was my honor to visit with David when I was working. I am so very sorry for your loss, David will be missed by all who knew him. I apologize for being scheduled to work today, but I will be there in thoughts of you all.
Sure sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was a great friend and neighbor. Thinking of you all
Rick and Cheryl
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