Police Chief George David Schuldt, 72, of Broaddus, died on January 10, 2009. Chief Schuldt was a native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, and moved to Broaddus when he retired from the police department.
In 1970 he graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and in 1973 did post graduate work toward M.P.A. in Government. He also attended the University of Virginia in 1975 for post graduate work in Police Administration, and in 1977 received a certificate of completion in law enforcement from Sam Houston State University. He began his career with the Beaumont Police Department in 1963 as a patrolman in the patrol division. In 1987, he was named Chief of Police for the Beaumont Police Department. Chief Schuldt enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling, and helping others.
He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Judy Schuldt; son, Lieutenant Chris Schuldt and his wife Kelly of Beaumont; daughter, Deedra Johns and her husband Warren of Vidor; grandchildren, Warren Johns, Jr. and his wife Kristin, David Schuldt, Alyssa Schuldt, Lauren Schuldt, Matthew Schuldt; brother, Conrad Frank “Sonny” Schuldt, Sr. and his wife Doris of Broaddus; sister, Joan Herriage and her husband Jack of Houston; in-laws, Carol and Melvin Long of Casper, Wyoming, Charles E. Kelly of Beaumont, Patricia and Ross Stirling of Jasper, Sarah and Ronald Hutchinson of Kirbyville, Robert R. and Brenda Kelly of Bleakwood, Linda and Tommy Simmons of Emmett, Idaho, John B. Kelly of Beaumont, Deborah and Danny Russell of Vidor, and Dianne Kelly of Kirbyville; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Erma Era Owens Schuldt.
A funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont, and his committal will follow at Broussard’s Crematorium. A Gathering of his family and friends will be Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01202; Beaumont Police Benefit Association, P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704; or the 100 Club of Jefferson and Hardin Counties, P.O. Box 3405, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
