Obituary for George Daniel Shultz Jr.
George “Dan” D. Shultz Jr., 73, of Hollidaysburg, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. He was born in Bedford on August 19, 1948, the son of the late George D. and Lida A. (Robison) Shultz Sr. On October 8, 1986 in Altoona, he married Barbara L. Bartley who preceded him on July 11, 2017. He is survived by five children: Danny Ray (Sue) of Tyrone, Ryan Scott (Annette) of Houtzdale, Charles Lee (Alyshia) of Grazierville, Brenda Lee Graves Miller, and Amy (Jeff) McGeary both of Altoona; six grandchildren: Devon Graves, Mercedes Shultz, Ethan McGeary, Isabel Garcia, Chase Riley, and Carson Shultz; one sister: Marlene Stimer of Tyrone; and three nieces: Mary Myers, Lori Williams, and Lee Stephens. He was preceded by one brother: Charles Lee; and one sister: Bernice Ann.
Dan was a 1967 graduate of Tyrone Area High School. He was a member of the East Freedom Chapel, he was a born again Christian who loved the Lord. He retired as a truck driver in 1984. He worked for Peerless in Curwensville as well as Car Circus in Altoona. He was also a former volunteer firefighter and paramedic with the Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Fire Company.
His hobbies included: racing, rebuilding cars and trucks, and planting flowers and rose bushes. He was always working and enjoyed taking care of anything that needed done for anyone. He loved his family and considered all of his friends to be family as well.
An 11 am funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Feller Memorial Home with Pastor David Harper officiating. Friends will be received on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the funeral home from 5-7 pm as well as on Wednesday from 10 am until the 11 am service. Contributions in his memory may be made to: Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters, 6520 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Dan was a 1967 graduate of Tyrone Area High School. He was a member of the East Freedom Chapel, he was a born again Christian who loved the Lord. He retired as a truck driver in 1984. He worked for Peerless in Curwensville as well as Car Circus in Altoona. He was also a former volunteer firefighter and paramedic with the Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Fire Company.
His hobbies included: racing, rebuilding cars and trucks, and planting flowers and rose bushes. He was always working and enjoyed taking care of anything that needed done for anyone. He loved his family and considered all of his friends to be family as well.
An 11 am funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Feller Memorial Home with Pastor David Harper officiating. Friends will be received on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the funeral home from 5-7 pm as well as on Wednesday from 10 am until the 11 am service. Contributions in his memory may be made to: Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters, 6520 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.