Service Information
LeRoy Schlueter, age 77, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 8, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 7, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the church and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements are with the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Obituary
LeRoy Otto Schlueter was born on May 5, 1939, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Otto and Ida (Ewald) Schlueter. LeRoy was baptized as an infant on June 5, 1939, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 24, 1953, both at St. John’s Lutheran Church. LeRoy received his education at St. John’s Lutheran School through the 8th grade.
LeRoy resided and farmed in Cedar Mills Township, Meeker County, Minnesota, his entire life. He retired from farming in 2001.
LeRoy enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a very talented wood worker. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, was a caretaker of the church cemetery, a church greeter and held many other church offices. LeRoy was also a member of the Cedar Mills Township Board, the Creamery Board and was a member of the Cedar Mills Rod & Gun Club. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Blessed be his memory.
LeRoy is survived by his:
Sisters, Lorene Flemming of Hutchinson, MN,
Verna Schiro and her husband, Donald of Cosmos, MN;
Many other Nieces and Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews and many other relatives and friends.
LeRoy is preceded in death by his Parents, Otto and Ida Schlueter, Sisters, Delores Kohls, Irene Hoff; Brothers-In-Law, Elmer Hoff, Clifford Kohls, Merrill Flemming; Nephew, James Flemming.
Rodney H Hess says
Oh My Gosh, Leroy, you left without me having the opportunity to say “Good Bye”. Leroy was another of my longtime customers. He always took time to say Hi, and visit. What a wonderful gentleman. He will really be missed by everyone in the Cedar Mills area. Now, he and Victor are busy visiting.