Madison- David “Dave” E. Schultz, age 78, passed away peacefully with his wife of 49 years by his side on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1946, to Edward and Ruth (Krause) Schultz in Watertown, WI.

Dave grew up in Fort Atkinson and after skipping second grade graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1963. He received his Bachelor of Science in History in 1967 from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He was drafted out of law school into the Army and served with the Military Police in Alaska. Dave later received his JD from the University of Wisconsin Law School, graduating in 1972.

After graduation Dave worked in Milwaukee for Corrections Legal Services and later returned to Madison. In 1981 he became Associate Dean, Continuing Legal Education and Outreach at the University of Wisconsin Law School, a position he held until retirement in July 2011. In this position he taught a variety of programs on criminal law for lawyers, judges, police officers and the first-year courses in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, along with supervising the judicial intern program.

In 1976 he started as the Reporter for the Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions Committee, a position he took great pride in, stepping down in 2019. He continued as an advisor to the Committee until his death. Dave was known as a valuable resource for Wisconsin‘s judges and a friend to many within the legal community. He authored many books with colleagues throughout his career.

Dave married Kristine (Burrows) on February 22, 1975, at First Congregational Church in Madison and had three children. Dave was a wonderful father; he never missed a sporting event or music performance. He was the morning carpooler and spent many decades driving many kids to daycare and school. He valued reading and could be seen from the front window every night with a book in his hand, his dog, and his Manhattan by his side. He enjoyed watching sports with his favorites being football, basketball, and golf. Dave was a lifelong Badger and shared this passion with his family. He loved spending time in Jacksonport on the shores of Lake Michigan in Door County; listening to the waves and watching his loved ones enjoy “Papa’s Beach.” He embraced his new role of papa and had a special connection with each of his grandchildren.

Dave was diagnosed with multiple myeloma which was successfully treated. He lost his life due to interstitial lung disease. We encourage you to consider organ donation. We would like to thank all of the medical providers at UW Health, especially Dr. Hall, Dr. Allard and Dr. Casper.

Dave is survived by his wife Kristine (Burrows) Schultz, his daughter Kathryn (Jason) Schmidt, sons David (Abby) Schultz and Andrew Schultz. His loving grandchildren: Evan & Abigail Schmidt; River, Seamus & Tatum Schultz; Taeya & Kailee Schultz and his special niece Amanda (Erick) Barden of Jefferson and many friends he considered family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave, Madison, WI. A private family burial will be held at Natural Path Sanctuary in Verona, WI.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Carbone Cancer Center or Door County Land Trust.

"We never say goodbye, we simply say, we'll see you again, and On Wisconsin."

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Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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David Schultz

March 09, 1946 - April 05, 2024

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