Service Information
Elaine Ruth Schuette, age 85, of Plato, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Plato, Minnesota, with interment at a later date at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Plato, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M., one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Elaine Ruth Schuette was born on August 1, 1935, in Plato, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Emil and Martha (Elling) Schuette. Elaine was baptized as an infant on Aug. 8, 1935, by Rev. R. L. Ehlen, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 10, 1949, by Rev. C. E. Mix both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Plato, Minnesota. She received her education in Glencoe and was a graduate of the Glencoe High School Class of 1953.
Elaine made her home in Plato, Minnesota. She worked for 33 years at 3M in manufacturing. Elaine retired on November 3, 1993. She was a life-long member at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Plato, Minnesota.
Elaine’s enjoyments in life included counted cross stitch, needlework, gardening, and bowling. She grew up on the farm, which was very special to her. She also lived by a creek and spent a lot of time relaxing there as well. Elaine especially cherished the time spent with her friends and family.
Elaine passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 09, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 85 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Elaine is survived by her:
Son, Greg Schuette and his wife, Deb;
Grandchildren, Jeremy and his wife, Jaclyn, Nigel (Alisa), Traci (Chip), and Leslie (Jason);
5 Great-Grandchildren;
Nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Martha Schuette; siblings, Myron Schuette, Elton Schuette, Norma Schuette, Wilmer Schuette, Joyce Templin, Roland Schuette and Lois Greene.
Judy Thul says
My deepest sympathy to you Greg and your family. I have so many great memories of the fun times I had with Elaine. We had some good bowling trips and fun times at 3M.
peggy rannow says
I am so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. I worked many years with her at 3M. She was such a nice lady. May she RIP!
Julie Schuette says
Thank you for great memories. You were a wonderful Aunt who made visits to the farm very special. Your inner strength and abilities were amazing. You were the runt of the eight kids, yet you were so tough, You overcame health obstacles time after time. I will miss not being able to pick up the phone and call you. As all the Schuette’s have lived on through ongoing generations and a fondness for those having gone before us, you too will live on. I love you.
Kim Witte says
I’ve thought of Elaine so often since she left Orchard Estates. She was always so nice to visit with, and she was a nice part of the little neighborhood there. I have reminders of her in my home; I have one of her needlepoints in my dining room, and I enjoy it because it reminds me of her. It’s also very beautiful; she did beautiful work, and she loved to share it with others. I know she’ll be missed.