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Larry Schuetz
Larry C. Schuetz, 72, formerly of New Baden, Ill., was called into the arms of God on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., as the result of a massive stroke. Larry was a cultivator of the earth, man of faith, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.
Larry was born July 13, 1942, in New Memphis, Ill., to Norman and Alleen, nee Graul, Schuetz.
He was united in marriage to Dawn Evans on July 20, 2005, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marion, Ill., and together they shared 15 years of companionship. Their love endures.
Larry proudly worked as an Illinois State Police trooper beginning his career on the Chicago tollways and retiring from District 11 in Collinsville, Ill., after 20 years of service. He also respectfully served his country by spending 6 years in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, eternal protector of the hummingbirds, and maker of the famous blackberry brandy.
A man of great strength and kind heart, Larry was always willing to help his friends and neighbors. He was an active member of the Blue Knights Chapter 22, Wesclin High School Class of 1960, the Round Table Coffee Club, Illinois Police Association - Shawnee Division, and Fraternal Order of Police. He will be missed by many. His beloved dog, Mel, was his constant companion until November 3, 2014, and was surely waiting to welcome him to heaven. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Conrad and Marie Schuetz , Martin and Mae Graul; and his parents, Norman and Alleen Schuetz.
Surviving are his wife, Dawn of Johnston City, Ill.; a daughter, Michelle (Mark) McCarty of Columbia, Ill., and their sons Sean and Ian; a daughter, Jennifer (Talmadge) Hewitt of Fremont, Neb., and their daughters Meghan and Alexis; son, Rodney (Michele) Schuetz of Collinsville, Ill., and their daughters Breanne, Miley and Paige; stepdaughter, Katie (Jeremy) Hayes of Bloomington, Ill., and their children Owen, Mitchell and Natalie; stepson, Kyle (Charlyn) Evans of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and their sons Garett and Sawyer; stepgranddaughter, Madilyn Pritchett of Evansville, Ind.; cousins Kenny (Donna) Graul, Diane (Steve) Smith, Renee (Tom) Cavalli, and a host of dear and treasured friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or This Able Veteran Service Dog Program. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, visit bluefuneralhome.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1501 Broeking Rd., Marion, Ill.
Funeral: A memorial service to celebrate Larry's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Pastor Marlin Otte officiating.
BLUE FUNERAL HOME, Marion, Ill. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/belleville/obituary.aspx?pid=173769368#sthash.l6zY3lmi.dpuf
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1942 - 2015 (72 years)
