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Charles Schuetz Obituary
Dr. Charles "Charlie" B. Schuetz, D.O., of Edmonds, passed away on December 28, 2013. Charles was born on April 16, 1950 in Kirksville, Missouri to Dr. Hugh A. and Elizabeth Schuetz. A graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975, he established a practice in Washington State in 1976. Returning to Kirksville for a residency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in 1983, he was the first to ever complete this program. Then in 1984 settled and opened his practice in the Seattle then Edmonds area. Over his long career he was able to help thousands of people. He requested that his office be kept open with the care provided by Geraldine Bright, BS Applied Science in Osteopathy, a
Graduate Diploma in Osteopathic
Pediatrics, Osteopathic Physician,
Australia, and Licensed Massage Practitioner http://www.bright4health.com/. He had a very high respect for her Osteopathic talents. Also, an active participant in the community, he was a member of The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry to the 32 at the Edmonds Lodge No. 165 and a Shriner. He was often at the Nile Shrine Golf Center where he was a member of the Nile Men's Golf Club. Rain or shine, he would be out on the course with his brothers. He is survived by his wife, Christine, and daughter, Elizabeth, both of Edmonds; brother Dr. Hugh A. Schuetz, D.O., and his wife Deborah, of St. James, Missouri; sister-in-law, Nancy Friend of Olympia; three nieces, Chelise McKinney, Cheri Friend and Joelle Friend; and brother-in-law, John Leaf of Federal Way.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date in the summer. Please share memories online at www.becksfuneralhome.com.
He will be dearly missed. In remembrance gifts should be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children - Spokane, WA, Love to the Rescue.
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Karen Bodding
August 27, 2018
I just read this sad notice about Charlie's passing. I know it has been years but his passing has hit hard. He was a good friend and a wonderful doctor. I am so sorry for your loss and wish nothing but the best for you and your daughter.
Jim and Jeanne Bayless
August 25, 2014
Dear Chris, Elizabeth, the pup dogs and all the people who will miss Charlie's healing hands and kind soul.
I have been so blessed to know Charlie and call him Dr. and friend for over 25 years.
No words are enough to send all our love and prayers to you Chris and Elizabeth.
Cherie Hoenig-Cooper
May 6, 2014
Dear Chris and Elizabeth,
I am so terribly saddened to hear of Charles' passing. Mom just let me know as I am now in California. Know that he meant a great deal to me as both my physician and one that I could share my thoughts of the day with as well as the conditions of the world. Chris, you and Elizabeth are in my prayers as well as Charlie. I trust he is golfing in a peaceful and blessed place. Much love to the Schuetz family!
Kenny Alhadeff
March 29, 2014
I just found out about Charlie
I am so saddened
He was wonderful and I loved playing golf with him
He has much charm
You are in my prayers
Kenny Alhadedf
william cunningham DO
March 28, 2014
Charlie was our Pied Piper in osteopathic school, he would always have a joke, smile , or cold one for you when you were deflated to pick up your spirits. Farewell, kind and gentle soul.
Sue Maas
March 17, 2014
I was so sorry to hear the news just now; a family member was a patient of Dr. Schuetz when she was younger and still at home. I watched Charlie in action many times- such a skilled Dr. and gentle soul. My heart goes out to his dear family.
David Hofheins, DO
February 7, 2014
I have known Charlie for many years through WOMA. I always enjoyed his comments and words of wisdom. We will miss a fine Doctor and man.
Laura Stiles
February 6, 2014
I was in the class of 75 and am sorry to see of Charles passing
Lindsey Webb
January 15, 2014
Dr. Schuetz was a phenomenal doctor and just a great guy. After 8 years of head/neck pain, countless doctors and no relief he helped me more in a year then all those years combined. I will miss him, I always enjoyed my visits. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and daughter.
Bill Bartlett
January 13, 2014
This is a friend from Kirksville that benefited from Charlie's expertise and longtime friendship from our mother home, Kirksville. Our prayers are for the family that lost a compassionate, generous, humble, skilled Osteopath!
-Dr. Bill Bartlett
Cindy Flegeneheimer
January 9, 2014
This is such sad news. My thoughts are with you Elizabeth and Chris. Take good, good care.
Taya Countryman
January 8, 2014
This is a terrible loss for us all! We will miss him.
Sylvia Williams
January 7, 2014
My thoughts are with you Dr. Hugh and family. I am honored to have known Dr. Charlie. In the late 70's in Aberdeen,WA, my mom had been very sick with vascular disease and cancer. Her name was Lucille and Dr. Charlie was the only person she allowed to call her Lucy. His bedside manner was wonderful and he really cared for his patients. The Schuetz family is very fortunate to have 2 caring and loving doctors in the family!!
Lucy Vaughters
January 6, 2014
We have lost one of the few remaining masters of the true osteopathic art. My sincere condolences to his wife and daughter-- as well as to the hundreds or thousands of patients who will no longer have Charlie to keep their backs pain-free. We miss you, Charlie.
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