Scott Stulir

1963 - 2023

Scott Stulir

March 22, 1963 - July 29, 2023

Educator, and musician, Scott Stulir loved music and shared it with everyone. The music he shared will remain in the hearts of those he came in touch with. Scott Stulir, 60 years old, of Robinson, TX, passed away Saturday morning, July 29, 2023, with his adoring wife Kittie by his side. He was strong and courageous for five and a half years as he battled End Stage Kidney Failure.

He recently retired from Waco ISD as the Director of Bands after 16 years. He was not only a teacher, but a mentor, a friend, a confidant, and a counselor to so many. Many people cheerfully refer to him as "Stulir" or "Big Dog." Scott inspired, motivated, and parented countless lives from 1985-2023. Scott was a 1981 graduate of United Township High School, East Moline, IL.

In 1985, he graduated from Western Illinois University with degrees in music education, percussion performance, composition, and electronic music synthesis. From 1985 - 2007 Stulir was the Drum Line Instructor at Davenport Central High School. In 2007, he was given the opportunity to teach in Texas. He is also known for his music recording skills. Many local musicians' careers started through Keoni's Downstairs Studio and Killir Productions, recording studios Scott owned and operated from 1991-2011.

He was a performing member, copy write owner, and recording engineer for two local bands Avatar, and Nobel Spirit, which released multiple albums. Scott composed music for many different high schools, percussion ensembles, WGI, BOA, and DCI groups throughout the nation. Scott performed on stage with Lalo Schifrin, Louie Belson, Denise DeYoung of Styx, and many others. His copy written music was also used on national broadcast commercials, PBS TV shows, and film projects.

Scott will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Kittie Tucker Stulir; they were together 44 years. Also missing him is sister-in-law, Jane Tucker; nephew, Logan Tucker; and family. He has been missed deeply by his two dogs, Buddy Rich and Louie Belson. Proceeding him in death was his sweet mother, Arline Mullins Stulir Brown; and his father, Richard Stulir. His paternal grandparents, Joseph and Viola Stulir, who were such an influence in his music foundation. His maternal grandmother, Ruth Mullins.

Stulir was so very grateful to have very dear friends from all over the United States that surrounded him with constant communication, love, and laughter throughout his life and to help him get through his medical journey.

You are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held in Stulir's honor on Sunday, December 10, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - close. This will be a unlike any Celebration or Funeral you have ever attending. Closest of music friends, alumni from college, and student alumni will be representing Stulir with the music he loved and taught! Join us: Gypsy Highway, 2606 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA Food and Beverage will be available for purchase.