Gwen Shultz, 87 years old of Eudora, KS passed away in his home on June 20,2026 surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Gwen was born May 7, 1939, in Great Bend, the son of Edward and Adena (Unruh) Schultz. He graduated from Claflin high school in 1957. He served his country in the US Army and USAF. He graduated from Fort Hayes State and taught for many years as a business teacher and school counselor at Golden Plains High School in Western Kansas.
He married Leanna (Long) Schultz and June 19, 1960. He is survived by his son Eric and his wife Cathy and his daughter Melanie Ruoff and her husband Carl. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Andy (wife Lacey), Matthew (wife Jessi), Jared, Lauren, Michael and Rolan. Great grandchildren Calvin, Tayler, Evangeline, Ryker, Hudson and Felix.
Visitation will be held Friday June 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at Rumsey-Yost funeral home. Services will be graveside Saturday at the Eudora cemetery at 1PM.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you to consider donating to the Wounded Warrier Project.
Erin and I are very sorry to hear about Gwen’s passing. He was such a wonderful colleague and mentor when I started teaching at Golden Plains. We are hoping that you can find some peace and know that we are thinking of you. Hugs and prayers to all.
Prayers to all very sorry