Philo, IL- Schuett Racing was unable to make its debut at the Tulsa Shootout in Tulsa, Oklahoma due to the poor health of Bob Schuett, not only a long-time supporter of the boys' racing, but first and foremost, the boys' grandpa. “We collectively made the decision to forgo the shootout and head to Wisconsin to spend time with our Grandpa,” explained Derek Schuett. “It was the right thing to do.” Bob passed peacefully in the early hours of January 1, 2014. He was 86.
The obituary reads:
Robert James “Bob” Schuett, 86, of Watertown, passed away at Highland House Assisted Living Center on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Henry Catholic Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Monsignor Daniel Ganshert presiding. Burial to follow at St. Henry Cemetery. A visitation will be held at church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.svfuneralhome.com.
Robert was born on Jan. 25, 1927, in Milwaukee, son of Walter K. and Marie (Diederich) Schuett.
On Sept. 22, 1951, he married Betty Maas at Holy Angels in Milwaukee.
Robert was a graduate of Marquette University and served in the Navy. Robert was a longtime employee of Dean Witter and Morgan Stanley until he retired in 1988. His hobbies included traveling with his family and the elder hostel program. He was a member of the St. Henry Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty, and their four children, Janet (Jack Graham) of Tempe, Ariz; James (Katherin) of Philo, Ill.; Thomas (Gayla) of Villa Grove, Ill., and Susan of Milwaukee; four grandchildren, Thomas (girlfriend, Jenny Yunker) and Miranda (Dr. Casey) Watson, and Derek (fiancée Lindsey Brown) and Kyle. He is also survived by numerous grandpets.
The family could not be more grateful to the staff of the Highland House for their patient and compassionate care over the past two years. They would also like to extend their gratitude to Rainbow Hospice for Bob’s care in his final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highland House, 125 Hospital Drive, Watertown, WI 53098 and Rainbow Hospice at www.rainbowhospicecare.org.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral and Cremation Service, 500 Welsh Road Watertown
- Kyle Schuett on Jan 05, 2014
- Article Date: 1/5/2014