A.D. Hans Schuetz

In behalf of Emma Purinsh and family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Hans. As families we have known each other longer than most, beginning as neighbors in the early 1950’s at Husted. Hans and Alex were colleagues at Modern Home Builders; later they collaborated in the remodeling of the GACS (German-American Cultural Society) clubhouse. As active members of GACS, we enjoyed all the various social functions together over the years. Some photos of happy times are posted. Our...

I knew Mr. Schuetz only a short time and regret having such limited opportunies to hear his wisdom during Bible study, yet I am forever blessed by having known him.
I am thankfull for that priviledge to hold onto Han's hand and to read to him a few of the many highlighted verses from his well worn New Testament as we waited for loved ones to come to comfort him at his hospital bedside. Hans lived in the light and that light shone through him.
Hans walked the talk through all...

Dear Hans,

Although you are now on the other side my heart aches to know I shall not see you on a regular basis.

You were my dearest and sweetest neighbor, a kind friend and always the consummate gentleman.

My children adore you. To have had you as a guest at our Holiday table shall always remain a fond memory. Your quick wit, great sense of understanding and perfect manners did not go unnoticed.

Rasmuss and Uli Reisch from Kitbuehl truly enjoyed your company and...

What a privilege it has been to call Hans my friend. I first got to know Hans as my employer in 1979 when, through a contact with a mutual friend, he gave a newly married and jobless guy a break and hired me as part of his building crew. Everything Hans did was influenced by his love for his Savior, Jesus Christ, and by his love of people. As I got into my own business, he was a mentor and advisor. As the years passed, we saw less and less of each other, but much of who I am today is due to...

Hans was a dear friend, mentor, brother, and co-believer who helped me and many other fellow believers with his God-given and dynamic faith. He was a very special friend to my children and even my grand-children! Our youngest grand-daughter, Zion, age 6, when we told her Hans went to Heaven, her comment was "that's nice, but I'll miss eating oatmeal and blueberries with him!" Hans and I spent many wonderful hours together in God's Word. He was a Bible scholar with many life experiences...

We
met weekly for Bible Study and breakfast for over 10 years. I learned
what it means to realy Live from Hans. He had us studying 1 John 2:15 -
17, that I hope I am studying when I am also called home, "Love not the
world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the
world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the
world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride
of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world....