Stillwater, OK - Fred A. Shultz was born on October 9, 1940, in Boise City, Oklahoma. His early life was deeply rooted in farming and ranching. He married Barbara Ann Hodges, also of Boise City, and they attended Panhandle State University in Goodwell for their early years of college.

A first-generation student, Fred graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and served as the agricultural education teacher in Laverne, Oklahoma, from 1963-1969. He completed his master's and doctorate at Oklahoma State University and became the first intern for Dr. Francis Tuttle at the Oklahoma Department of Vocational Education in 1969. He then became the youngest Vo-Tech superintendent in the history of Oklahoma, building what is now Meridian Technology Center. He oversaw the growth of Meridian Technology Center as its superintendent for 31 years and was well known in the community of Stillwater and at the Oklahoma state legislature, including serving as legislative chair for the CareerTech system and multiple years as president of the superintendents' association. His awards, recognitions, and positions of service are far too many to list.

In addition to his career in education, Fred built and managed successful real estate and show cattle businesses. Fred retired as a superintendent at age 63 and, while continuing in real estate, turned much of his attention to his love of the cattle business. Despite doctor after doctor telling him to stop working with cattle for his own health, he was a cowboy to the end.

Fred A. Shultz died at the age of 84 surrounded by his wife, two of his daughters, and additional family gathered just down the hallway. He was proceeded in death by his parents Edgar Allen Shultz and Nola Mable Walker; his stepfather, Gaylord Walker; his sisters Evelyn and Mary Lou; and his oldest daughter Kristi. He is survived by his wife Barbara Ann Shultz of Stillwater; daughter Kerri and her husband Brett of Perkins; daughter Shelli and her husband Rob of Norman; five grandchildren in order of birth, Kaeden, Brenna, Cole, Isabella, and Cooper; his half brother Allen Shultz, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Fred was honored by his family in a graveside service on September 13, 2025, followed by a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church, Stillwater Oklahoma.

For those who wish to honor Fred in some way, the family suggests that donations be made to the Fred A. Shultz Community Pillar Endowment Account, Meridian Technology Center Foundation, 1312 S. Sangre Road, Stillwater, OK 74074.