Shawn Lavern Shultz
July 1, 1973 – June 14, 2025
Shawn Lavern Shultz, passed away on June 14, 2025, in Wooster, Ohio, at the age of 51. Born on July 1, 1973, in Wooster, Shawn brought joy, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him.
A dedicated worker throughout his life, Shawn held various factory positions, most notably spending 26 years at International Paper. After returning to Wooster, he worked at GOJO and most recently at Superior Dairy. His strong work ethic and loyalty were apparent to all who worked alongside him.
Shawn’s life was filled with music and joy. A true fan of old-school hip hop, he was like a walking music box, always ready to recite exact lyrics at the perfect moment. His favorite phrase, “We go back like 8 tracks,” captured his fun-loving and nostalgic spirit. He shared his love of music with those around him, always knowing just the right song to lift the mood.
He deeply loved his daughter and often sang to her, creating cherished memories filled with warmth, laughter, and love. Venita loved him so much in return, holding a deep bond with her father that was built on affection, shared moments, and his constant presence in her life.
Shawn also had a special place in his heart for dogs. He could name nearly any dog breed just by looking at it.
An athlete in his youth, Shawn played basketball and ran track in high school. He remained an avid sports fan throughout his life. He cherished his friendships deeply. He was always ready with a word of encouragement, a perfectly timed joke, or just the right comment. Shawn has a way of knowing exactly how to get on your nerves in a way that still made you laugh and feel loved.
Above all, Shawn enjoyed the presence of his family and took time to be with them. Whether during everyday moments or special gatherings, he found joy in simply being with the people he loved.
Shawn is survived by his wife, Tamara Shultz of Massillon; his beloved daughter, Venita Leigh Shultz of Wooster; and his daughters by love, Chasidy Hoxworth of Picayune, Mississippi, and Chayah Magee of Atlanta, Georgia. He also leaves behind his loving siblings, Yvette Shultz of Kentucky and Leon L. Shultz Jr. of Creston; Aunt Geraldine Steele, great-uncles Lavern Williams (Fairlene) and Clem Williams; nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will miss his uplifting spirit, quick wit, and deep compassion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon L. Shultz Sr. and Dorris Shultz; his brother, Steven Shultz; sister-in-law, Rhonda Shultz; and niece Sandra J. Shultz.
A funeral service will be held at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St. Wooster, Ohio, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Calling hours will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with the service immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made (publicly or privately) to the funeral home to help the family defer the expenses of the memorial services.
Online condolences may be directed to www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
I’ve known Shawn for years we grew up together such a kind and loving person we were talking on Facebook Messenger for a little while and then I hadn’t heard from him he definitely knew how to make people laugh he’s definitely going to be missed
I known Shawn for a long time we work together at international paper he had my back when we work together I appreciate that in him I’m going to miss his laugh and that smile
I’ve known Shawn since I was a teenager. A good friend and always was a Jokester. He will be missed. Always “When we going to go out”…love him.
I have known Shawn through my kids. They went to school together. I remember he came to our house once and I just made homemade spaghetti. He would call me mamasue. He said you make the best spaghetti I ever ate. He had a great personality and was uplifting. I chatted with him a little over a month ago. I am thankful for that conversation. RIP..Shawn you will be greatly missed. Peace, comfort, and prayers for family and friends.
I’ve known Shawn 30+ yrs, And over the past couple months we had rekindled our relationship and I’m gonna miss him tremendously. (I know everyone will). My boys are gonna miss him also because he was such a loving and caring person he would go out of his way to open their bedroom doors to say Hi or Bye or just to see how they’re day went.
Shawn, jack and I will miss you dearly,I am glad I have good memories of you when you were at our apartment visiting us, your laugh I will miss, you were so nice, so take your rest. We love you always. Jack & Emma Chester.
Shawn my friend you will be missed by so many. I’m grateful for the memories and will forever remember that laugh. Fly high my friend, until we meet again ❤️
Love you and you will be missed my dear friend! I’ll miss your smile and smooth dance moves. Rest up .
Losing Shawn has left a space in my life that can’t ever be filled. You weren’t just the guy who was dating my mom — you became so much more than that to me. You were like a second father, stepping in during times when I needed someone the most. He was always there to talk if i need to and he always kept it real with me. I’m grateful for all the memories we made together and will always miss that laugh of his. My Condolences go out to all his family and friends, may his legacy forever live on LLS.
I am lost for words! But I hope Shawn and Dan have found each other. We lost touch within the past couple years but thought of him often. Was just going thru some old pictures and came across some of Shawn watching our children open their Christmas presents. And had just told the story of the accident Dan and Shawn were in and how I was so scared to go tell Louis and Rhonda that he was life flighted and was not sure the condition he was in. Tamera Louis and all the girls I am so sorry. Sending you many prayers and each of you are in my thoughts. Our deepest condolences, Patty, Chasity and Kaylyn Booth
Until we meet again my friend fly high and watch over us all! We all love and will miss you
Shawn you will be missed my friend. My messages will be empty if your messages checking in. Spanish class was special with you in it. Your smile was amazing. Forever in my heart.
Just a tragic loss of a good young man! He was a regular soth side kid playing ball with all of us whether it was football, basketball or baseball, just too many fun times with the whole crew, that’s honestly when real bonds and friendships started in our neighborhood, right there at the Walnut Street School, Rest in Peace Shawn, this world truly lost a good man, my condolences to his family and all who knew him and called him a friend.
Just a tragic loss of a good young man! He was a regular south side kid playing ball with all of us whether it was football, basketball or baseball, just too many fun times with the whole crew, that’s honestly when real bonds and friendships started in our neighborhood, right there at the Walnut Street School, Rest in Peace Shawn, this world truly lost a good man, my condolences to his family and all who knew him and called him a friend.
Rest In Love Shawn. Rest
REST IN POWER SHAWN! 👊🏾
Shawn was such a great guy, with a great sense of humor! I have many good memories of our basketball days at Wooster High. He was an incredible athlete and I always admired his work ethic. Rest in peace my friend and you’ll be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to Shawn’s family.
Man time is short.havent seen Shawn in some years but he was a great friend growing up.he is present with the Lord now
I can’t even remember how I met Shawn but I’ve known him for years. When a person would run into Shawn it didn’t matter if you hadn’t seen him for days or years you were greeted with a big hug and a smile. It didn’t matter what kind of mood you were in either because when you walked away you were smiling and your heart was full. He just had that way about him that he made everyone laugh and feel like they were the most important person in the world. God speed Shawn, rest easy in the Lords kingdom.
Mr Shawn….. what can I say the memories as a kid dancing around funny jokes and your laugh lit up the room I saw you just some weeks ago and you were so surprised I was a mother and as you would say WOW 😂 I thank god that my dad was able to make a friendship and call you a friend ! You weren’t just Mr Shawn but UNCLE Shawn to me and my brother ! Rest up it’s been a lifetime of memories I will hold on to !
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved Shawn. He will be deeply missed. He was a great friend growing up.
Shawn my friend…. you were loved mire than you knew. May your heart and soul be at peace
Shawn last time I saw you,you told me you was proud of me for being at Arby’s for so long and then as you were leaving you said I love you and I said love you too and you had the biggest smile cause I finally said it back. Although you aren’t my blood you treated me the same as if I was ..rest easy Shawn you will be missed..
Shawn you was a really great friend I’m going to miss our talks about going fishing and having fun my prayers are with the Shultz family.I known Shawn when he growing up he was always a bright lite.
I grew upwith Shawn he was a great man and always had kind words for people..he will be truly missed.
To the family of Shawn you are in my thoughts in prayer and yes I’m one too that grew up with him and yes he was a jokester funny just average guy and I just want to say to his daughters just remember your dad was a wonderful man
One of the friendliest guys I knew at GoJo. His death was a tragedy. He’ll be missed.
I met Shaun 30+ years ago but unfortunately I didn’t remember him. Recently he was reunited with my daughter, Heidi Jones, whom he loved so much. Shaun was one of the most sweetest, caring, funny person I know. I miss him so very much as do my daughter and grandsons. I love you Shaun as one of my own. YOU LEAVE ALL OF US WITH A BROKEN HEART 💔
I’ve known Shawn for a long time. We worked together at International Paper. He was always so nice, and he could always make me laugh! He was a very nice guy, and he will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to all of his family and friends. 💞
Shawn always made people laugh and feel welcome. He was kind of a ladies man I would say! He treated women like a lady and he respected women and loved his wife and kids so much. The true ladies of his heart! I’ll miss him always picking me up emotionally and reminding me what I deserve and how special women are and should be treated! One of the good guys! May he rest in peace…..May his soul go with peace as well.
Man Shawn my brother, I miss you so much. I can’t even put in words how I feel. I still am at shock homie. You are still here bro. I had just hollered at you bro. It’s to short brother. But you are in God’s hands now. I will see you soon bro. Man I Miss you brother. But God knows we will see everyone. Love you homie.
Shawn always made me feel like I was more important than I should accept credit for. He always had a smile and treated me like I was his older brother. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Shawn was a great person and a good friend, loved by all and always had a smile and always tried to make everyone feel happy. He always encouraged me to do things I wasn’t sure about doing. He’s left a huge impact on my life that I’m eternally grateful for. He will truly be missed. Love and miss you man.
Very sad loss of a beautiful life!!! Very good people! My condolences to the family! May he rest in peace!
Shawn will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He was a great person who always mad people laugh. I miss my brother!
When my daughter told me that you had left your “earthly body,” we both had tears for you, Shawn. You were a favorite. Your “Spirit” is now at rest and we send prayers to your daughter that you spoke to us of your JOY being with her. We’ve been so many years in California since those 8 years in Wooster and knowing you and “your crew” of family and friends and the talks we’ve had since that time. Our hearts were heavy but resigned now that you are at peace sweet, lovable Shawn… 🙏🏽🤗 & always 💖 for the twinkle we experienced through your giving.
Rest easy my forever friend ❤️
I will always remember Shawn finding joy in making people laugh. He brought the gift of laughter into any situation. He was a good friend growing up! Surely you will be missed my friend! RIP.
Rest in Peace my friend, your laughter will always be remembered.
Rest in peace. Shawn has always been an uncle to me. As a young girl in Wooster, Shawn was an uncle and a true friend to my uncle Korey Florence. I will miss you and I want to send blessings to your family.
A psalm of David.
23 The Lord is my shepherd.
I lack nothing.
2 He lets me rest in grassy meadows;
he leads me to restful waters;
3 he keeps me [a] alive.
He guides me in proper paths
for the sake of his good name.
4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no danger because you are with me.
Your rod and your staff—
they protect me.
5 You set a table for me
right in front of my enemies.
You bathe my head in oil;
my cup is so full it spills over!
6 Yes, goodness and faithful love
will pursue me all the days of my life,
and I will live[b] in the Lord’s house
as long as I live. Amen
Rest in peace my dear cousin!
To Yvette, Louis and family. My sincere condolences goes out to you. I knew Shawn but didn’t know him well, as he was very young when our parents hung out together. Our parents used to get together when they lived on Palmer St. and we live on Water St. in Orrville. My God send His peace and comfort in your time of bereavement.