Howard William Schuette

Obituary

Howard William Schuette was born on February 13, 1926, at his home in McLeod County, Plato, Minnesota.  He was the son of Arthur and Emma (Albers) Schuette.  Howard was baptized as an infant on March 14, 1926, and later was confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 17, 1940, by Rev. Bunge both at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Plato.  He received his education at Plato and Glencoe Public Schools.  Howard entered active military service in the United States Army on October 5, 1949, and served his country during the Korean Conflict.  He received his GED and two years of college while serving in the military.  Howard received an Honorable Discharge on October 21, 1952.

On November 29, 1952, Howard was united in marriage to Beatrice Zettler at St. Paul's United Church of Christ on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Howard and Beatrice made their home on the family farm in Plato, Minnesota.  Their marriage was blessed with five children, Lynn, Diane, Steven, Jeffrey and Julie.  Howard and Beatrice shared over 67 years of marriage.  

Howard was a farmer.  He was a lifelong and active member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Plato.   Howard was also a lifetime member of the Plato American Legion Post #641 and a lifetime member of the Glencoe VFW Post #5102. 

Howard enjoyed farming, bowling, golfing, fishing, playing cards and was also a crafter of wood projects that kept him busy during his retirement from farming.  He cherished the time spent with his family and friends. 

Howard passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at Glencoe Regional Health Services in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 94 years, 7 months and 5 days.

Blessed be his memory.

Howard is survived by his;
Wife, Beatrice Schuette of Plato, MN;
Children, Lynn Jurek and her husband, Douglas, of Victoria, MN,
Diane Schuette of Plato, MN,
Steven Schuette of Lester Prairie, MN,
Jeffrey Schuette and his wife, Jacqueline, of Shakopee, MN,
Julie Lesar and her husband, Jeffrey, of Belgium, WI;
Grandchildren, Aaron “AJ” Jurek and his wife, Brenda, Justin Jurek and his wife, Nicole, Rees Schuette, Trevor Schuette, Shelbea Schuette, Cody Line, Ashley Schuette, Blake Schuette, Alex Lesar, Allison Lesar;
Great Grandchildren, Chloe Jurek, Delaney Jurek, Adalei Jurek;
Brothers, Stanley Schuette of Northfield, MN,
David Schuette of Pine River, MN;
Sister, Joan Solger and her husband, Charles, of Fairlee, VT;
Sisters-In-Law, Barbara Schuette of Wilsonville, OR,
Mavis Schuette of Plato, MN;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Howard was preceded in death by his Parents, Arthur and Emma Schuette; Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, Alvin and Hildegard Zettler; Brothers, Victor Schuette, Donald Schuette, Arthur Schuette; Sister, Doris Waymire and her husband, John; Sister-In-Law, Carolyn Schuette; Brother-In-Law, Rueben Zettler and his wife, Judy; Nephew, John Zettler.