Dirk Christian Schulte

1963 - 2017

Dirk Christian Schulte obituary, 1963-2017, Tampa, FL

BORN

1963

DIED

2017

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Dirk Schulte Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 23, 2017.

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January 26, 2021

Student

Patrick Grinage Sr.

Mr. Dirk Schulte, it is with a broken heart that I am here expressing my feelings of disbelief just 3 days shy of my 52 birthday. Dirk from the moment you and I met during my interview at Euro International. I knew you were a special person. You were light hearted and always had a big smile on your face. Dirk, I became a student of yours as you began teaching me about you, your history and your business. Dirk not only were you teaching me about your business, but you were teaching me about what it takes to become successful in business. I also felt I had a bit of influence on you too as far as how I dressed once I began seeing a familiar look the way you began to dress. Although, I never said anything to you about it, I thought it was cool and funny at the same time. Dirk although I didn’t stay with you as long as I would have like too, I want to believe that there was a mutual interest and respect for each other. My Dear Teacher I was speaking fondly of you today to a company (Wolf and Shepard) who I buy shoes from. A shoe company who I know you would have thoroughly appreciated. Dirk, I literally began to try to find your information for Euro International so I could pass your information onto them. Dirk Sleep Peacefully my Teacher, my friend. You are missed and I will forever remember you! Stephanie, I am Sorry for your loss. Your husband was an absolutely great man and mentor. I will surely miss too. His smile could light up a room. Marcus young man I am sorry for you losing your Dad. Ms. Irene My condolences to you for the loss of your long time friend. Schulte Family and Friends my heartfelt condolences go out to you all. I ask God almighty to give you all strength and peace.

Dirk
Thank you
Sincerely,
Patrick A. Grinage Sr.
813-203-7037

September 29, 2017

Karen Carson

I can not begin to express how much you meant to me this past year. Both of us loosing our precious son's. I'm grateful to you just for checking on me, saying hi and seeing if I was ok.

September 20, 2017

Pedro Llanes

OMG I was surprised to hear the news yesterday. May his soul rest in peace. Stephanie, my deepest condolences.
Pedro L Llanes

August 11, 2017

Lieber Dirk,
Immer noch unbegreiflich!
Wir werden dich vermissen!
Ruhe in Frieden
Anna & Max
Melanie & Tanja
Christian, Marcus, Selina und Noah

August 10, 2017

Gisela Mettke

Dirk, viel zu früh musstest Du gehen.
Das Schicksal kann so unglaublich hart sein. In Gedanken wirst Du immer bei mir sein.
Ruhe in Frieden

Gisela Mettke / Germany

August 5, 2017

Eileen Exum

Rest in Peace

August 4, 2017

Friend

Jeffrey Rosen

Rip my friend You will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers and friendship to Stephanie in this difficult time. We are here for you .
Jeff Rosen

August 4, 2017

Harald & Sabine Mettke

Für Dich Dirk
Es ist sehr schwer zu verstehen, dass Du nicht mehr bei uns bist.
Aber vergessen werden wir Dich nie, denn Deine warme, lustige und positive Lebensart waren schon etwas ganz besonderes.
Ruhe in Frieden.

Harald & Sabine Mettke
Germany

August 4, 2017

Dirk,
I loved your wonderful smile and voice. You will be greatly missed. Know that we will take care of your precious Stephanie for you. Much love...

Amy Cosgrove

August 4, 2017

Aryan Ansari

Lieber Dirki,

Es ist schwer zu akzeptieren, dass du nicht mehr bei uns bist. Ich danke dir für alles. Du wirst mir immer gut in Erinnerung bleiben. Du hattest immer ein lächeln im Gesicht. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit gemeinsam, die ich niemals vergessen werde.

Ruhe in Frieden Dirki


Dear Dirki,

It's hard to accept that you aren't here with us anymore. Thank you for everything. You always had a smile on your face. I'll never forget the time that we spent together.

Rest in heaven Dirki

August 4, 2017

Aryan Ansari

Lieber Dirki,

Es ist schwer zu akzeptieren, dass du nicht mehr bei uns bist. Ich danke dir für alles. Du wirst mir immer gut in Erinnerung bleiben. Du hattest immer ein lächeln im Gesicht. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit gemeinsam, die ich niemals vergessen werde.

Ruhe in Frieden Dirki


Dear Dirki,

It's hard to accept that you aren't here with us anymore. Thank you for everything. You always had a smile on your face. I'll never forget the time that we spent together.

Rest in heaven Dirki

August 2, 2017

John Murray

Dirk
Words cannot describe the shock I am in that you are gone. When you & I first met we cliqed very well and became super close and you even got me liking your fav sport of soccer which was when Germany won world cup. You had such a great attitude towards everything & made everyone feel good. I will miss the Sunday morning messages. I hope Stephanie & your immediate family & friends remember all the great times and find peace in their hearts. We will miss you dearly !!

August 2, 2017

Dear Dirk,

Words cannot express the sadness I feel in my heart. You were a big part in my life for many years. You were not only a great boss, you were also my friend. I have so many wonderful memories of the years we shared together. I will never forget you.

Rest in peace.

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear."

Irene Dodge, Tampa

August 2, 2017

Ashkan Ansari

Mein lieber Dirki,

Nicht in meinen schlimmsten Träumen hätte ich gedacht, dass die letzte USA Reise gleichzeitig auch das letzte Mal sein wird, dich sehen zu können. Vor 6 Wochen warst du noch da und hast mich mit meinem Vater und mit meinem Bruder abgeholt. Kurze Zeit später warst du nicht mehr da. Ich bin Gott gegenüber dankbar, dass ich dich kennenlernen durfte. Jeden Tag hast du mir geschrieben. Unsere gemeinsamen Unternehmungen werde ich niemals vergessen. Besonders unser erstes treffen am Convention Center. Wir hatten noch so viel vor. Danke für alles, was du für mich getan hast mein Freund. Ich kann es nicht oft genug sagen. Jetzt bist du an einem besseren Ort gemeinsam mit deinem Kai.

Ruhe in Frieden mein Freund !


Dear Dirki,

I can't believe that the last trip to the US would also be the last time that I could see you. Not even in my worst nightmares. 6 weeks ago, you picked me up from the airport together with my dad and my brother. A few weeks later you left us. I have to thank god that he gave me the opportunity to meet you. You texted me every single day. I will never forget our meetings. Especially the first we met at the Convention Center. We still had so many plans for the future. Thank you for everything that you did for me. I can't ssy often enough. Now, you are at a better place with your Kai.

Rest in peace my friend !

August 1, 2017

Behrouz Ansari

Mein lieber Dirki,

Ich kann nicht glauben, dass du von uns fortgegangen bist. Du bist nicht nur ein Freund für mich gewesen, sondern wie ein eigener Bruder, sogar mehr als das. Es gibt keine Worte auf dieser Welt, die deine Persönlichkeit beschreiben könnte. Du warst einmalig und wirst es auch immer bleiben. Dir war es egal, was ein Mensch arm, reich, schwarz oder wei war. Du wolltest nur jemandes Freund sein. Du hast mich respektiert und akzeptiert wie ich bin und dafür werde ich immer dankbar dir gegenüber sein. Ich werde dich immer in erinnerung behalten. Ebenso meine Kinder. Du warst für sie wie ein Vater. Und auch dafür werde ich dir immer dankbar sein. Dass du meine Kinder zu euren Veranstaltungen eingeladen hast und immer an sie gedacht hast. Dein verlust hat uns alle erschüttert. Jetzt bist du wieder bei deinem Kai. Ich hoffe, dich eines Tages im Himmel wiederzusehen.

Ruhe in Frieden, mein Bruder !


Dear Dirki,

I can't believe that you are gone. You were like a brother to me. There are no words to describe you and your personality because you are unique. It didn't matter to you if someone was wealthy or not or if someone was black or white. You just wanted be someones friend. You respected and accepted me the way I am and I'll always thank you for that. I will always remember you. So do my kids. You were like a father to them and you did everything for them. And I will also be thankful for that. That you always thought of my kids. Your death has shocked all of us. Now you are back with your lovely Kai. We'll miss you and we' always remember you. I hope to see you again one day.

Rest in peace, my brother !

July 28, 2017

Rick Mettke

My dear beloved cousin Dirk. I am still in shock. Words can never say the way I feel about your sudden death. But you have gone to a better place.

Let us remember the good times that made you so special. You brightened up a room when you entered. If someone was down and out you would cheer them up. You had a unique way to make anyone you met or were with feel special. You always had a smile on your face and anyone could tell you loved life and the people around you.

Let us remember the good times that made you a special person. I and others will always cherish our memories with you in Germany and here in the states.

May god bless you and may you rest in peace. I love you cousin.

Posted by Rick Mettke

July 27, 2017

Nyla Santiago

My heart aches for you and those left behind Dirk. The only comfort in this sorrowful time is knowing you lived such an incredible life; full of zest, surrounded my the greatest of family and friends that adored you.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
Thomas Campbell

July 27, 2017

Nyla Santiago

My heart aches for you and those left behind Dirk. The only comfort in this sorrowful time is knowing you lived such an incredible life; full of zest, surrounded my the greatest of family and friends that adored you.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
Thomas Campbell

July 26, 2017

TITO CLEMENTE

MY DEAR BROTHER AND FRIEND, WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS HOW HEAVY MY HEART IS AND FOR SO MANY OTHERS YOU HAVE TOUCHED.YOU ALAWYS MADE EVERYONE FEEL SPECIAL AND SHOWED THEM LOVE.YOU LIVED LIFE TO ITS FULLEST EXTENT.YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A SPECIAL LIGHT THAT ALWAYS LIT THE ROOM YOU WALKED IN WITH YOUR POSITIVE ENERGY AND ALWAYS WITH A SMILE.I CAN REMEMBER WHEN I MET YOU AND KAI IN 2002.THE GREAT TIMES WE ALL SHARED@ THE BLUE MARTINI,SEEMS JUST LIKE YESTERDAY.I WILL FEEL A VOID ,BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR LAUGHTER.I FIND PEACE KNOWING YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR WAY TO KAI.I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THESE LAST FEW MONTHS AND WEEKS.I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOUR FAMILY THE COMFORT THEY NEED AND THE STRENGTH THEY NEED TO GET THROUGH .AND LIKE I ALWAYS SAY, I LOVE YOU,AND SEE YOU SOON MY FRIEND.LOVE ALWAYS ,TITO AND PAULINA .... BIG HUGSSSS....FLY MY FRIEND,FLY HIGH<3

July 26, 2017

Kim Monreau

Dirk, even we just met last December, you truly touched my life with your great sense of humor and your beautiful and very deep soul. I am very sorry that you left so soon.
I will never forget you. ❤ Love, Kim

July 25, 2017

Senol Kavsit

My Dearest Friend DIRK...The words are not enough to express my feelings...You were very great friend ,true gentleman,generous man with awesome heart..You were always special with your special unique way...I always loved you and always will...you have a special place in my heart for ever...Thank you so much for all the great memories we had together..Hope you find the peace and you re in better place...I will miss you so much and will thinking of you...And I know that when I will look up I will always see your beautiful smile...REST IN PEACE DIRK...You re the man...

July 25, 2017

senol kavsit

July 25, 2017

Senol Kavsit

My Friend Dirk....the words are not enough to express my feelings about you .... You were a great friend ,true gentleman ,amazing person with your unique special way and special personality ... I had so much great time with you ... great memories .... and my life will not be the same without you but I will never forget you .... I love you ❤ and you will be in my heart forever.... Thank you so much for being my friend and thank you so much for the all good time ,memories we shared together.... Hope you find your peace and you re in better place now...May GOD be with you and Rest In Peace my friend ... I will miss you so much ....

July 25, 2017

Wir haben dich im Leben geliebt, und werden dich im Tode nicht vergessen.
Farewell old Friend.
Ulli (Lennep)

July 25, 2017

Jonathan Brenner

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. I MISS YOU.
KNOWING WE WILL SEE US AGAIN DOESN'T MAKE IT EASIER, BUT IT HELPS WITH THE GRIEF.
LOVE YOU,

July 24, 2017

Rappel

Mein Freund. Mein Bruder. Jetzt bist auch du von uns gegangen. Warum? Wir wissen es nicht. Aber du wirst immer in unseren Herzen bleiben. Unsere Trauer ist Tief und unsere Seele leer. Ich werde die Zeit mit dir niemals vergessen. Sich werde ich Niemals vergessen. R.I.P. Dirk.
Rappel

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