Pete Shauf

Funeral services for Mitchell Earl “Pete” Shauf, 82, of Gainesville, TX, are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, with Scott Sundbye officiating.  A procession to New Hope Cemetery, Valley View, TX, with Patriot Guard Riders and Christian Motorcyclists Association participating, will follow the service.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, May 29 at the funeral home.  Due to occupancy restrictions, friends are encouraged to pay their respects during visitation or at the cemetery.

To view the live-stream of the service on YouTube, click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/hKiOOpbAMoY

Pete departed his family and friends to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in Denison, TX.

Pete was born April 6, 1938 in Chattanooga, TN, the eldest child of Earl Thach Shauf and Geraldine Elizabeth (Gerry) Myers Shauf.  He married Sandra Sue “Susie” Smith in Ringgold, GA on November 24, 1974.  The family moved to Gainesville in 1976.  Pete was an early pioneer in the plastics extrusion business, purchasing Petroflex in 1983.  He continued his entrepreneurial spirit and innovativeness by adding companies: API, a rotational molding company, and Ultraskiff, a round fishing boat manufacturer, to his resumé.

In 2004, Pete had a kidney transplant that extended his life by 16 years.  This life-saving gift was made possible by his donor CD Machac and his gracious parents Clint and Donna.  Pete was a faithful follower of The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.  It guided his life and his love of helping others, the number of which can’t be counted.  He was a familiar face at the Anchor Club and a sponsor of many individuals.  Pete was also the co-founder of My Brothers House, a sober living facility in Muenster, TX.

Pete, a pastor’s kid, had a rich spiritual life filled with daily readings and prayers, and treasured his close personal relationship with God.  He was a charter and active member and supporter of Faith Lutheran Church in Gainesville.  When it came to hobbies, he did them with PASSION, whether it be sky diving, flying, running, bicycling, sailing, riding horses, and then, motorcycles.  Above all else, his greatest passion was being of service to others.

Survivors include: his best friend, companion, and wife of 45 years, Susie Shauf; son Mitch Shauf and wife Jennifer of Lewisville, TX; daughter Michele Shauf of Atlanta, GA; son Mitchell Shauf and wife Karen of Lake Kiowa, TX; daughter Jana Motes and husband Robert of Panama City Beach, FL; son Chad Shauf and wife Cheryl of Gainesville; grandchildren: Skyler Shauf and wife Whitney, Alex Hughes and husband Kent, Cameron Shauf, Brock Shauf, Kate Whitley, Sachi Ward, Jori Gilbreath and husband Greg, Jordan Gilbreath and wife Megan; Chaney Seydler and husband Joshua, Josh Langston and wife Kristina, Julianne Darnell and husband Joey, Sawyer Langston, Casey Shauf, Chance Shauf, and Chad Shauf, Jr.; great-grandchildren: Grant Langston, Adam Langston, Greer Gilbreath, Harper Gilbreath, Emma Gilbreath, Titus Seydler, Ava Hughes, Allie Hughes, and Dylan Hughes; brother Rev. Steve Shauf and wife Teresa of Brookport, IL; sister Sara Williams and husband Mark of Dyersburg, TN; sister-in-law Eddie Shauf of Gainesville; sister-in-law Virginia Smith of DeRidder, LA; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents; brother Dr. David C. Shauf; and brother-in-law Daryl “Diz” Smith.

Serving as pallbearers are: Casey Shauf, Chance Shauf, Chad Shauf, Jr., Josh Langston, Sawyer Langston, and Jordan Gilbreath.  Serving as honorary pallbearers are: Frank Morris, Don Shirk, Rusty Wilson, Gary Cannon, Terry Edwards, Mike Rigler, Wayne Caudle, and John Pierce.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to My Brother’s House or Faith Lutheran Church.  Either may be sent to: c/o Petroflex, PO Box 1356, Gainesville, TX 76241.

The link to view the live-stream of the service will be posted soon.