Mitchell Shultz

Gowrie- Mitchell C. Shultz, 65, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, Fort Dodge. A Celebration of Life service will be 1:30 pm Wednesday November 9, 2016 at United Methodist Church, Gowrie with Pastor Annette Kruse and Pastor Dave Kruse officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Palmer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Beth; son, Craig; sisters, Denise Tinker of Elgin, Cheri Rinner of Perry, and Brandi Rosas, Madrid; his stepmother, Linda Baer, Madrid; 9 nieces and nephews and his beloved cat, Josie. He was preceded in death by his parents Dennis and Virginia (Smith) Shultz and his brother, Michael. Mitchell Shultz was born July 19, 1951 at Boone, Iowa. He grew up in Boone. At age 10, he was the youngest Iowan to participate in the Kennedy 50-mile walk. While attending Boone High School, he was a member of the undefeated football team of 1968. He graduated BHS in 1969. After attending DMACC in Boone, he was employed as an over the road truck driver until 1996. He was then employed at UBC, Boone until 2005, retiring due to disability. On August 26, 1972 he married Beth Olson. They had one son, Craig in 1987. Mitchell was a member of the United Methodist Church, Gowrie. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved family gatherings. He loved to tell stories and making everyone laugh. He also was a Cubs fan and was thrilled to see them win the World Series. He loved his family most of all including his love for God. Memorials for family discretion in lieu of flowers.