Service Information
Doris E. Schlueter, age 91, of Cedar Mills, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 16, 2019, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.at St. John’s Lutheran Church and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Doris Elsie Schlueter was born on September 10, 1927, in Acoma Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Otto and Henrietta (Krueger) Schmeling. Doris was baptized as an infant on October 2, 1927, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 6, 1941. She received her education in Acoma Township through the 8th grade.
On June 8, 1947, Doris was united in marriage to Harvey Schlueter at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four children, Larry, Ronny, Randy, and Debra. Doris and Harvey resided in Cedar Mills, Minnesota. They shared 61 years of marriage until Harvey passed away on April 12, 2009.
Doris was a loving homemaker to her husband and children. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota.
Doris enjoyed gardening, quilting, fishing, watching the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings, and traveling. She was known as the cookie grandma due to her love for baking cookies. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.
When Doris needed assistance with her daily care, she became a resident of Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on June 23, 2019. She passed away there on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the age of 91 years. Blessed be her memory.
Doris is survived by her:
Children, Larry Schlueter and his wife, Luci, of New London, WI,
Ronny Schlueter and his wife, Norene, of Brooklyn Park, MN,
Randy Schlueter and his wife, Chris, of Hutchinson, MN,
Debra Holtz and her husband, Greg, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Jeff Schlueter and his wife Kerstin, Jason Schlueter and his wife, Terra, Joel Schlueter and his wife, Kandi, Justin Schlueter and his wife, Megan, Sarah Sill and her husband, Erik, Amy Nelson and her husband, Chris, Jennifer Coleman and her husband, Nick, Jessica Teal and her fiancé, Jeff Waggett, Joshua Schlueter and his wife, LaPorsche, Jacob Schlueter and his wife, Dara, Christopher Holtz and his fiancé, Jennifer Thorson, Cassie Padrnos and her husband, Eric, Crystal Vossen and her husband, Shane;
21 Great Grandchildren;
Sister-In-Law, Irma Wendorff of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Doris is preceded in death by her Parents, Otto and Henrietta Schmeling; Spouse, Harvey Schlueter; Brothers, Walter Schmeling, Ernest Schmeling, Milton Schmeling, Lloyd Schmeling, Norbert Schmeling, Daniel Schmeling, Elmer Schmeling, and Ray Schmeling; Sisters, Margaret Wendorff, Mildred Nass, Eleanor Kurth and Norma Olson.
Sally says
So many fond memories of your mom Deb!!
Steve DeKoster says
Larry and family. So sad to hear about your Mom. She was a great person
Karen Hoffmann says
Randy, Deb, Ronny, Larry, spouses and family,
Sending our sympathy and remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of such a kind, caring, fun loving, beautiful and happy lady. She always had a hello, a smile and enjoyed life fully. One can only imagine the happy reunion that took place in heaven when she met our Lord and your Dad. May God Bless all of you and her memory. Love, hugs and prayers!
Karen and Larry Hoffmann
Julie And Doug Fett says
Our deepest sympathies in your loss. No words can take away your pain but many prayers are sent for peace and comfort.
Barb (Schlueter) Claude Schultze says
Larry Ronny Randy Deb and family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your
Mom. Sympathy to you.
Barb (Schlueter) Claude Schiltze Schultze says
Larry Ronny Randy Deb and families
Sympathy to you all
Dennis and Eileen Scheunemann says
God bless her memory. She was a friendly neighbor and beautiful person.. the Scheunemanns
Doug and Suzi (Stritesky) Swarthout says
Had such a lovely visit with your mom when she was at Harmony River. Was so very proud of her family. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Loren & Darla Nass says
Deb,Greg,Randy & the Schlueter family , So sorry for the loss of your mother! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Debra Boelter says
My thoughts and prayers are with Doris’ family. I Loved visiting with her! She was so fun to visit with when I would clean her room. Freland couldn’t wait for your mom to call and inform him on what was going on in Cedar Mills. So cute.
Rest in Peace Doris..
Troy Kurth says
I want to give you my deepest sympathy on this time of trouble. May God bless you in this time of trouble.
Karen & Del Ortloff says
To the family—You have our deepest sympathy. Doris was a wonderful person. God Bless.