It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard H. Schutte Sr. (New Canton, Illinois), born in Quincy, Illinois, who passed away on August 24, 2019, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard H. Schutte Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William Schutte and Matilda Holtman Schutte; his former life partner Betty Lou Hunter August; his wife Erma E. Wombles-Stone; and his siblings, Junior, Russell, Harold, Lester Schutte and Lillian Lear.

He is survived by : his sons, Richard Schutte, Jr. (Judy) of Ada, MI and Steven Schutte of Hull, IL; his grandchildren, Chris Geddes (Vince) of Saline, MI, Jodie Tienvieri (Marc) of Lambertville, MI, Christopher Schutte of Denver, CO and Claire Schutte of Denver, CO; his great grandchildren, Jordan, Taylor, Payton Geddes, Hannah and Josh Tienvieri; his stepdaughter Kay Mosley (Larry) of Quincy; and his stepgrandsons, Darren Mosley of Godfrey, IL and Kirk Mosley (Cassie) of Quincy.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hansen-Spear Funeral Home