Schuldt, Gary Lee (1946-2021)

SCHULDT, KLEES

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/31/2021 at 09:23:49

GARY LEE SCHULDT

Tucson, Ariz.

Gary Lee Schuldt, 74, died suddenly in his home on May 16, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz.

Gary was born on July 15, 1946, in Vinton, Iowa, son of Lester and Pearl (Alpers) Schuldt. He graduated from Van Horne High School in 1964 and subsequently attended Wartburg College. He joined the U.S. Navy in October of 1969, served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1972. Gary was united in marriage to Pamela Anne Klees

on June 1, 1968, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and later divorced.

Gary worked at Rockwell Goss, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and later Mountain States Machinery in Tucson, Ariz. He was well known as "Big G" and was very active in the Tucson area with American Legion Riders, the American Legion, the Patriot Guard and other Veteran Support Organizations.

Gary is survived by his son, Shawn (Renee) Schuldt, of Lithia, Fla.; his daughter, Tiffany Elwood, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and his four grandchildren, Carson Schuldt (20), Gabrielle Schuldt (17), Callum Elwood (13) and Gavin Elwood (9); brother, Ron (Nancy) Schuldt; and sister, Cindy (Elwood) Garlock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Pearl (Alpers) Schuldt.