Edward 'Ed' Shiltz, 69, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away August
25, 2025, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital. He was born July 23, 1956,
in North Platte, NE, to William and Ruth (Hamar) Shiltz, and graduated with the
Class of 1974 from Trego Community High School.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home,
336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. Memorial contributions may be made to Developmental Services
of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences
may be shared at <a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680176613190.jpg" alt="Edward 'Ed' Shiltz" />
                        <figcaption>Edward 'Ed' Shiltz</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Edward 'Ed' Shiltz, 69, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away August
25, 2025, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital. He was born July 23, 1956,
in North Platte, NE, to William and Ruth (Hamar) Shiltz, and graduated with the
Class of 1974 from Trego Community High School.</p><p>Funeral arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home,
336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. Memorial contributions may be made to Developmental Services
of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences
may be shared at <a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/">www.schmittfuneral.com</a></p>