Dave died just days after my own father. We just had his "year of firsts" completed and you are approaching that as well. I hope that time has not been too hard on all of you. That year of firsts (the first birthday, the first Christmas, the first, the first, the first...the list goes on) is difficult. He was a good man and is missed by all that had the pleasure to know him. Time passes, wounds heal, but the memories last forever. Cherish them.

We are sorry to hear about David, He was a great cook at the family reunions. Are prayers go out to the family and may God be with all of you. Gary and Karen Brewer

David Schultz Family: Sharing in your loss and asking God to put His loving arms around you and comfort you now and in the days ahead. Love & Prayers Kay Rotman

I had the extraordinary privilege of getting to know Dave, or "Schultze" as he became known to me, when I started working for the Department of Safety at Cornerstone University. I remember my first thoughts of Dave being, "who is this little man that I can hear loud and clear across campus without a radio?" But despite Schultze's gruff exterior, he had a heart of gold. This was evidenced in so many ways but here are a few of my favorites... For those who have been blessed to call Dave a friend, know what I mean when I say you don't know how or when it happens, but one day you find that Schultze has made it into your inner circle. He has become a part of your life, even outside of work. For example, anytime my kids had a fundraiser Schultze unfortunately made that e mail list. He never seemed to mind though and was always a big contributor. Even though I know he hated the hot chocolate, Schultze bought it every year. And I only know he hated it because he would give it back to me as a gift! But that was Schultze, if it mattered to you, it mattered to him. Even after I left Cornerstone, Schultze made sure we kept in contact and so we would meet once a month at Gus's and share a pizza and catch up on each other's lives, especially his kids and grandkids, who he loved with all his heart. I knew Schultze was one of a kind but nothing evidenced that more than when once again I was sending out an e mail asking for donations to help a woman I knew with ALS who was practically home bound because she lived in a very old house and needed her door frames widened and didn't have the resources to do it. Not only was Schultze my biggest donor financially, he insisted on doing all the work himself, to save me the expenses of a contractor. For a month, Schultze showed up faithfully, twice a week, sometimes just having worked a third shift and worked on this woman's door frames until the job was done. This was no easy task either. Anything that could go wrong, did go wrong, but Schultze never complained once nor did he stop till the work was done and this woman was given a piece of freedom she had not been able to experience on her own in 10 years. This was my Schultze, it didn't matter that this woman was a complete stranger to him, what mattered was that I cared and because it mattered to me, it mattered to him. To have been able to call Schultze a friend is one of the sweetest things I have ever experienced in this life. I will miss him greatly and couldn't be more blessed to have been able to call him friend. Sarah Wright

While I did not know Dave personally, his reputation, acts of kindness, and generosity were well know to the Cornerstone University community. Dave was a valued member of our Campus Services team and made many positive and far reaching "ripples" in the lives of those he encountered daily. Dave will be greatly missed as a part of our team. May our God of all hope, and our Lord Jesus Christ, be with Dave's family and friends. Marc Fowler

I was privileged to work with Dave at the Hudsonville Police Dept. He was well liked and respected by all. I am extremely sorry to hear of his passing. Dorr Johnson

God Bless you Dave and your family. It was such a wonderful pleasure having you help me with the Hudsonville Police Dept. Reserve Unit. You gave up so much of your free time to volunteer; you earned your place in Heaven. Bruce Veltman

Having just lost my own father on Valentine's Day, I know full well what grief you all have with Dave's passing. Dave and I worked together a lot when we were with Hudsonville and Ottawa County. Between teaching classes, marine patrol, road patrol, etc, he and I logged a lot of time together. I lost contact with him when I moved to Florida in 2010 but news of his passing is heavy on my heart as well. He was a good man. I'm so sorry for your loss. Doug Peters

I was sorry to hear about Dave's death. My sympathy and prayers go to the family. I enjoyed working with Dave. I enjoyed your family very much.i remember the girls in Kindergarten. I know God will walk with you. Sally postma