Dennis James Schultz

Dennis James Schultz obituary, Mesquite, TX

Dennis James Schultz

Dennis Schultz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Laurel Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park on Dec. 19, 2025.
Dennis James Schultz, 81, of loving memory, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Markanicz and Edward Schultz.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Caril Schultz, with whom he shared more than 60 years of marriage; his devoted family: his son and daughter-in-law, Jamie and Shelly Schultz, and their children, Taylor Schultz, Natalie Schultz, Abby Schultz, and Zoey Schultz; his son, Shawn Schultz; and his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Schultz and Holly Schultz, and their children, James Schultz and Sara Schultz; his son, Scott Schultz, and his children, Melody Schultz and Cade Schultz.
Dennis was a man of deep and unwavering faith. He loved the Lord and lived his life guided by compassion, kindness, and devotion to his family and church. A faithful member of his church community, Dennis was known for his warm heart, gentle spirit, and the way he welcomed and loved everyone around him. His faith was evident not only in his words but in the way he lived-steadfast, humble, and generous.
Dennis will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a man whose faith shaped every part of his life. His legacy of love, faith, and service will continue to live on through all who were blessed to know him.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters."
Psalm 23:1–2
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