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Jay C. Shultz
10/12/1957 - 08/17/2024
Obituary For Jay C. Shultz
Jay Shultz
1957 – 2024
– BOUNDLESS LOVE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS –
Jay Charles Shultz, lifetime Rapid City resident, died unexpectedly at his home August 17, 2024. Jay had endured a heart condition since childhood.
Jay is known for his exuberant personality with a flair for a good story and an infectious and contagious loud laugh. His presence filled the room undeniably. He was a loyal family man who devoted constant love and affection to his immediate and extended families. In his career as a lawyer, he was a staunch advocate for his clients, particularly ski defense and anybody who felt wronged. He cared deeply for each of his countless friends, and a more trustworthy and beloved friend cannot be found. He loved his family and friends fiercely, and was quick-witted, kind-hearted and sentimental. Jay was also known for his loveable and forgivable shortcomings, chiefly tardiness – usually brought on due to a clamoring among those wanting his attention.
He was the life of the party, but so much more. Jay was sensitive, compassionate and loyal to a fault. He had the capacity to address and serve the needs of those around him in his many active circles – professional, community and personal. Jay was a close friend to everyone he knew. But his best friend was his son, JJ. His cherished daughter, Lauren, was his “Little Missy.”
Where others cultivate hobbies, Jay had passions. He was an enthusiastic skier, hiker, canoeist and bicyclist. He was a dapper dresser and could play cribbage endlessly. He enjoyed reading, especially history. Jay developed a refined taste for delicious gourmet food. He was a connoisseur of fine cigars, craft whiskey and American bourbon. He always brought the best cabernet wine to a dinner gathering – and two bottles, not one. And he wasn’t one to miss the party.
Jay Shultz was born October 12, 1957, to Don and Frankie Shultz. In childhood, he excelled at swimming and schoolwork. His high school successes in debate, scholarship and athletics prepared him for a prestigious college career at the University of South Dakota, culminating in a business degree with magna cum laude honors. He also was selected Outstanding Senior in his class. He attended law school at George Washington University in Washington, DC, and graduated in 1983. Jay returned to South Dakota and clerked for the US District Court of South Dakota in Pierre. Following that, he joined the law firm
co-founded by his father, where he was a colleague for 29 years. He also was in private practice for another 10 years.
Jay was married to Keiz Larson in 1986, and together they built an active social circle connecting friends old and new. Jay was a loving father relishing his children’s activities and providing them with opportunities to travel, to become accomplished athletes and to be successful adults.
Among his various volunteering roles, Jay proudly served with Feeding South Dakota, a YMCA capital campaign, Young Friends of the American Red Cross, the University of South Dakota, and the South Dakota Family Business Council. He was active in local and statewide politics as a supporter and activist of public causes that mattered to him.
Jay is survived by his children, John Jay (JJ) and Lauren (Shaun) Seiler, and three grandchildren, Mia, Everly and Kieran; his sisters, Joni Shultz Chambers and Jan Shultz, nephew Donald (Bryanna) and niece Caroline. Jay is also survived by his father, Donald R. Shultz; his mother, Frankie, preceded him in death in 2021.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 717 Quincy Street in Rapid City. A life celebration gathering will begin at 5:00 p.m. at The Dahl Fine Arts Center.
Jay will be remembered by everyone he encountered. He was a force of good, and his example of being “all in, all the time” serves as a reminder to all of us to live life to the fullest. He would want it that way.
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