1929
John
2016
John Schuetz
August 5, 1929 — August 21, 2016
John "Jack" Robert Schuetz, 87, Wausau, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at North Central Health Care, Wausau.
Jack was born August 5, 1929 in Wausau to the late L.C. "Butch" and Lydia (Eggers) Schuetz. He graduated from Wausau High School and later earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jack proudly served his country as a corporal in the US Army during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Joyce Zich, on July 9, 1955 at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. Over the years, Jack worked for Drott and later J.I. Case as a mechanical engineer working on agricultural machinery. Jack and Joyce celebrated 60 years together prior to her death in 2015.
Jack was a great father with a tremendous love of the outdoors. He enjoyed the solitude of hunting, the excitement of ski jumping and the peacefulness of cross-country skiing. Jack shared his love and expertise of skiing as an instructor for many years. He also loved being a part of the choir at Zion Lutheran Church and the Barbershopers. Over the years, Jack treasured the many dogs that he had, but his beloved Fritz will always be his favorite.
Jack is survived by his children, Cindy (Ken) Wilk of Schofield, Dean (Karen) Schuetz of South Milwaukee, Craig (Alice) Schuetz of LaCrosse, and Lynn (Dale) Francis of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Tina (Michael) Wilk-Eaton of Green Bay, Todd Wilk of Schofield, Robert (Tonya) Schuetz of Milwaukee, Melody Schuetz of Milwaukee, Jonathan Schuetz of LaCrosse, Troy, Brooke and Ryan Francis of Colorado Springs, CO; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Spencer Pierce, Charlotte and Nathaniel Eaton, Emma Wilk and Cindie Schuetz; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ross and June Plant of Kronenwetter; and extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Don.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church-ELCA (709 N. 6th Street, Wausau). Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements; you may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.
A very special word of thanks for to Tammy and the staff of Garden Side Crossing at North Central Health Care for their many years of compassionate care for Jack and his family.
Jack was born August 5, 1929 in Wausau to the late L.C. "Butch" and Lydia (Eggers) Schuetz. He graduated from Wausau High School and later earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jack proudly served his country as a corporal in the US Army during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Joyce Zich, on July 9, 1955 at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. Over the years, Jack worked for Drott and later J.I. Case as a mechanical engineer working on agricultural machinery. Jack and Joyce celebrated 60 years together prior to her death in 2015.
Jack was a great father with a tremendous love of the outdoors. He enjoyed the solitude of hunting, the excitement of ski jumping and the peacefulness of cross-country skiing. Jack shared his love and expertise of skiing as an instructor for many years. He also loved being a part of the choir at Zion Lutheran Church and the Barbershopers. Over the years, Jack treasured the many dogs that he had, but his beloved Fritz will always be his favorite.
Jack is survived by his children, Cindy (Ken) Wilk of Schofield, Dean (Karen) Schuetz of South Milwaukee, Craig (Alice) Schuetz of LaCrosse, and Lynn (Dale) Francis of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Tina (Michael) Wilk-Eaton of Green Bay, Todd Wilk of Schofield, Robert (Tonya) Schuetz of Milwaukee, Melody Schuetz of Milwaukee, Jonathan Schuetz of LaCrosse, Troy, Brooke and Ryan Francis of Colorado Springs, CO; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Spencer Pierce, Charlotte and Nathaniel Eaton, Emma Wilk and Cindie Schuetz; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ross and June Plant of Kronenwetter; and extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Don.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church-ELCA (709 N. 6th Street, Wausau). Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements; you may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.
A very special word of thanks for to Tammy and the staff of Garden Side Crossing at North Central Health Care for their many years of compassionate care for Jack and his family.
Service
Zion Lutheran Church709 - 6th Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Saturday, September 10, 2016
12:00 PM
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