Daniel Peter Schultz Obituary

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Published: 01/26/2023

Daniel Peter “Perfect” Schultz

October 18, 1945 ~ January 20, 2023

Obituary

Daniel Peter “Perfect” Schultz, 77, was born Oct. 18, 1945, to Charles and Ethel Schultz in Chicago, Ill., and passed away Jan. 20, 2023, at home in Rye, Colo. The family moved to Pueblo when he was three. He graduated from Centennial High School, his first job was at the hardware store, and worked there until he started at Duel & Stewart Thoroughbred Farm in Colorado City where he worked for two years. Dan was drafted into the Army in 1966, where he served until July 5, 1968, mostly in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge from the military, he went back to work on the ranch in Colorado City. Dan was a Federal Meat Inspector for the USDA for 27 years and a volunteer firefighter and EMT for the Rocky Ford Fire department for over 20 years.

He met the woman of his dreams, at the old Silver Saddle Bar and Dance Hall, and married the love of his life on Feb. 20, 1970. He and Helen bought a farm in Rocky Ford and moved to it in 1976. Dan and Helen were just 3 months shy of their 50-year anniversary when Helen passed away. They always wanted to live on the mountain again, and in 2001 they sold the farm in Rocky Ford and moved back to Rye, Colo.

He is survived by his three children, Dawn McFall, Sandy (Doug) Hobbs, and Shawn (Peggy) Schultz; grandchildren, Kevin, Cole, Michael and Charles McFall, Kai (Tyla) Littlefield, Tonya (Kegan) Singleton, Cody, Casey and Dakota Schultz; several great-grandchildren; niece, Kristen (Bret) Stowers Bailey; nephew, Raymond (Jessica) Schultz; long time family friends, Kay Gillen, Doug (Sharon) Carlson, Gary (Indy) Pritchard and family, Scott (Starla) Dillingham and family: and too many more to list. Dan definitely blessed many, many people. His love for his family and friends was immeasurable.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; parents; and brothers, David, and Richard Schultz. Dan loved his family and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a member of the Valley Community Church in Colorado City. Dan had many sayings in his life and LOVED to tell stories of his life. He loved being a cowboy, and it was time for this cowboy to go home.

Memorial service, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Valley Community Church, 4253 Mercantile St, Colorado City. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1920 Valley Dr, Pueblo, CO 81008

Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com

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