DWIGHT WAYNE SHUCK
January 18, 1944 – August 22, 2025

 Dwight Wayne Shuck, 81, of Hunnewell, MO, passed away at 11:48 PM, Friday, August 22, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Monroe City, MO. Father Christopher Hoffman will officiate. Burial will follow at Hunnewell IOOF Cemetery in Hunnewell, MO.
 Friends and Family are invited to Dwight’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the O’Donnell-Thurman Life Celebration Home in Monroe City, MO
 Arrangements are under the direction of the O’Donnell-Thurman Life Celebration Home in Monroe City, MO.
 Dwight was born January 18, 1944, in Hannibal, MO to Lewis Handley Shuck and Malvina Katherine Hoover Shuck. He was married to Cele Shuck on September 29, 1962, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Monroe City, MO. She survives.
 Other survivors include his children, Chris (Kenny) Smithey of Shelbina, MO, Sandy (Lynn) Crane of Hunnewell, MO, James (Mandy) Hayhurst of Mexico, MO, Debbie Wilkerson of Paris, MO, brother, Gary (Leslie) Shuck of Hunnewell, MO, sister, Sue (Dan) Mudd of Monroe City, MO, sister-in-law, Rose Shuck of Hunnewell, MO, grandchildren, Nastassia (Kyler) Rash, Kenny (Elizabeth) Smithey, Jacey Crane (Louis), great grandchildren, Charlie Rash, Ozlynn Smithey, Jensen Smithey, Robyn Gaines, Lilly Taylor, Rowan Dysinger, great-great grandchild, Jamari Gaines, and numerous nieces and nephews.
 Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Maurice Shuck.
 As a lifelong farmer, he nurtured the fields and cared for his beloved Angus cattle. His work ethic extended beyond the farm as he sold crop insurance, ensuring that his fellow farmers were protected against the whims of nature. Dwight’s skills also shone as a heavy machine operator for Simpson, where his precision and expertise contributed to many construction projects.
 He often said, “If I hear music playing, I gotta dance,” and dance he did, with a spirit that was infectious. His feet tapped to the rhythm of joy, and his laughter was a melody that resonated in the hearts of those who knew him. Fishing for catfish or coon hunting with his Bluetick Coonhounds was a favorite pastime often sharing his catch and tales with friends.
 A collector at heart, Dwight cherished his toy tractors and guns, each piece a story, a memory, a part of his journey. His sense of humor, and onery side were a testament to his playful spirit. Dwight’s presence was a comfort, his laughter always present and his stories a treasure trove of a life well-lived.
 Family and friends were the cornerstone of Dwight’s world. His daily gatherings at Meyer Implement for coffee with his buddies were a ritual that he cherished, a time for camaraderie and shared wisdom. A fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, old westerns like Gunsmoke, bowling strikes, or savoring a classic Crown Royal were just a few of Dwight’s simple pleasures.
 Dwight Wayne Shuck, a man who lived fully, loved deeply, and left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him will be missed by all.
 Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Couch, Lamar Utterback, John A. Hays, Donnie Hays, and Jeff Shuck.
 Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion in Shelbina or the Admiral Coontz Armory in Hannibal.