Richard Eugene (Gene) Schutte, 86, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Serenity Memorial Gardens in Midland. Gene was born on November 23, 1931 in Pecos, Texas to C.W. and Winnie Schutte. He was raised in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Odessa High School then went on to Odessa Junior College then graduated from Texas Tech in 1953. Gene worked for GE Company for 34 years, retiring in 1990. He stayed in Midland because he thought it was a nice place to live and that there were nice people here. Gene enjoyed traveling to Europe, Hawaii and going on cruises. Gene is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances N. Schutte; and son, Edwin G. Schutte. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.
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I was shocked to hear of Gene's passing. I am
so glad I was able to come to Midland and see him this summer. Gene was a co-worker at GE for many years and a mentor to me. I will miss his wisdom and wit. He and Fran were special friends of our family for many years and we will miss his telephone calls and conversations.
Chris Whitworth
October 21, 2018
I am sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I remember playing cards with him, many years ago, at Preston Ross' house, He was a nice man. Bob Vorhees
August 16, 2018
I know he's with his Frannie Where he's been waiting to be. Good man. Rest In Peace my friend
Betty Hicks
August 15, 2018
Thank you MR Schutte for always be in your place in the pew and I enjoyed getting to know you. Still have the walking stick you made out of a golf club, when I broke my ankle. You were an amazing person
Karen Wood
August 13, 2018
We knew Gene many years and enjoyed his wit and humor. he was a caring and giving person. rest in peace. Drew and Laura Ingram retired State Farm Agents
August 9, 2018
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