Edwin Schlueter

Obituary

Edwin Emil Otto Schlueter was born on September 14, 1926, in Cedar Mills Township, Meeker County, Minnesota. He was the son of Rudolph and Emma (Kaliebe) Schlueter. Edwin was baptized as an infant on September 26, 1926, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 26, 1940, both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota. He received his education at the country school and later at St. John’s Lutheran Church School in Cedar Mills Township.

Edwin, along with his brother George, continued the family farm operation on the Schlueter Homestead in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota. Edwin was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed working the land and caring for his crops.

Edwin was a lifelong and active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township. He served as deacon and Mission Fund Treasurer. He was also on the Cedar Mills Creamery Board.

Edwin enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time on the farm site. He especially enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

When Edwin needed assistance with his daily care, he became a resident at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on December 6, 2019. He passed away there on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the age of 93 years. Blessed be his memory.

Edwin is survived by his:
Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews.

Edwin is preceded in death by his Parents, Rudolph and Emma Schlueter; Brothers, George Schlueter, Harry Schlueter and his wife, Wanda, Ernie Schlueter and his wife, Estella, and Edward Schlueter in infancy; Sisters, Doris Christiansen and her husband, Lowell, and Dina Rewerts and her husband, Fred.