LeRoy Schuette

1933 - 2020

LeRoy Henry Schuette died peacefully at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose Colorado on December 4, 2020 at the age of 87.

LeRoy is survived by his wife, Phyllis, his children, Brenda (Mike) Behne of The Woodlands, Texas, Larry Schuette (Tonnie) of Boise City, Oklahoma, Cathy Yeaman (Michael) of Norman, Oklahoma, and Leslie Schuette of Oklahoma, 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Juliana Schmitt of Wichita, KS.

LeRoy is preceded in death by one son, Timothy Schuette, his grandson Devin Schuette, his parents, 4 brothers, Wilbur, Bernard, Edward and Richard (infant), 2 sisters, Gladys Eining and Lorena Falder.

LeRoy was born on February 26, 1933 in Spearville, Kansas to Bernard Alvio Schuette and Martha Matilda Marks. He attended the Spearville Schools system until it was necessary to leave school to assist his mother tending to the family farm. He married his love of 64 years, Phyllis Marie Coker of Ness City, Kansas on November 28, 1956. They began their life's journey together in Dodge City, KS where LeRoy worked for Right Co-op in Wright, Kansas. He left the Co-op to become the maintenance engineer for Farr Better Feeds, in Garden City, Kansas before transferring to Guymon, Oklahoma where he raised his family and finished out his career.

Upon retirement, LeRoy and Phyllis moved to Montrose, Colorado where they spent the last 20 years of retirement. LeRoy and Phyllis enjoyed riding his beloved motorcycle, traveling and exploring Colorado and the western US in their travel trailer, camping and fishing. LeRoy also enjoyed taking care of his yard, gardening and proudly tending his fruit trees in addition to caring for and helping the elderly in his neighborhood.

LeRoy proudly served in the US Army concluding his service at Ft. Sill Army Base in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was proud to be a 50 year member of the Moose Lodge enjoying the brotherhood they found throughout their many adventures.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hope West Hospice, Montrose, CO or the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Hope West Hospice and Valley Manor Care Center, and a very special THANK YOU to David and Deana Loncar and Kristen Clark.

Crippin Funeral Home is assisting Mr. Schuette's family.