Service Information
Anthony “Tony” J. Schuelke, age 78, of Brownton, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 5, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at CrossPoint Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 9:00-11:00 A.M., two hours prior to the service at the church.
Memorials preferred to the American Lung Association.
Obituary
Anthony (Tony) Joseph Schuelke, age 78, of Brownton, MN, died from an unknown lung condition on Saturday, September 21st at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN surrounded by family.
Tony was born in 1946 in Hutchinson, MN to Norbert and Marcella (Buhr) Schuelke, one of 4 children. He graduated from Stewart High School, Stewart, MN and also attended Hutchinson Technical College (Ridgewater) in Hutchinson, MN earning a Machine Tool Technology Degree. Tony is a beloved Dad to two sons, Jon and Jacob and Grandfather to Sam and Ashley. Tony has resided in Brownton, MN for the previous 21 years and lived in Glencoe and Richfield. He was an active member of CrossPoint Church. Tony was employed by Hutchinson Technology, 3M and spent time in the insurance industry. In retirement he worked part-time for Wakefield Pork. Most notably, was his life-long passion for working on fine firearms under his business Schuelke’s Custom Guns. Tony was well-known and sought after for his excellence in workmanship in gunstocks and building fine firearms.
Tony enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren which included sitting in a deer stand with Sam or attending Ashley’s basketball games. He enjoyed many adventures visiting with Jacob in Wisconsin and California. Tony and Jon experienced many hunting and fishing expeditions together over the years. His passion for hunting and the outdoors took him to Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, Canada (British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario), Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Texas and the Dakota’s. He enjoyed his family. He loved his brother and sisters, and all the nieces and nephews (and their families). His church family at CrossPoint Church was very important to him. Tony was a servant of the Lord, humble and meek.
Tony was an amazing man.
He was preceded in death by his parents Norbert and Marcella Schuelke; sister-in-law Diane Schuelke. Survivors include children Jon (Jackie) Schuelke of Carver, Jacob Haas of Napa, CA; two grandchildren, Samuel and Ashley Schuelke; brother Paul Schuelke; sisters Mary (Kermit) Schmalz and Sarah Johnson; many nephews and nieces; cousins and many friends.
Janice Heintz says
Oh my gosh. We will sure miss him and his visits.
Gary Shay says
Tony was a great person, authentic as they come. When the good Lord made his life as one, no other could match his character. He was the real deal for sure. He truly will be missed at every level. The good Lord will need to provide a special place in heaven for this man, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. Life on earth will not be the same without Tony.
Dianne Bonniwell says
I was so blessed to have a special friend like Tony. He always had a hug and kind words. RIP Crash
Mark & Gina Bashans says
Rest in peace, Tony.
We were blessed to have known you and call you a friend.
We pray for comfort for Tony’s family and all of his friends who will miss him dearly.
Mark & Gina,
Marion Fenske says
I will miss seeing Tony at the Bloodmobile. He was one of our faithful donors and he always like to visit while having his lunch there. May his family find comfort in knowing that he was a good God loving man. RIP Tony.
Curtis Kadelbach says
I’m sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. As a child I’d see Tony on holidays and remember him being very fit and athletic. I know he was an excellent water skier. I also recall his big smile and boisterous laugh. My condolences to his family. May Tony RIP.