This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17093/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Lee DeForest Schuettpelz Lee DeForest Schuettpelz, age 79, Suring, passed away in Neenah on Aug. 16, 2009. Lee was born in Suring, Jan. 2, 1930 to the late Edgar and Henrietta (Firgens) Schuettpelz, and lived his life in Suring. Ruth Jansen became his wife on Feb. 4, 1951 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Hayes. Lee served in the Army during the Korean war. He returned to farm in Breed Township until retiring in 1994. Following retirement Lee was a school bus driver for 10 years. He served as a past director for Suring Shipping Association for 20 years. He also served as a Supervisor for Breed Township. His pastimes included fishing, hunting, with a special love for his grandkids. Lee was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Hayes, where he had also served as a Church Trustee. Survivors include his wife Ruth, of Suring; two daughters, Shary (Robert) Johnson of Suring and Larae (Ken) Hischke of Mishicot; two sons, Larry (Diane) Schuettpelz of DePere and Stuart (Brenda) Schuettpelz of Gillett; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Lee was preceded in death by an infant son Ralph in 1955, a sister Pearl, and three brothers, Russel, Burton and Raymond. Visitation will be held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 from 4 until 8 p.m. Visitation continues at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Johns Lutheran Church until services at 11 a.m., with Pastor Shane Cota officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Lutheran Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to St. John's Lutheran Church. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.