Dr. Jerry D. Schoettger

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Jerry Schoettger Obituary

Dr. Jerry D. Schoettger 69, died of natural causes at his residence on September 9, 2007. Jerry was born on August 19, 1938 in Chadron to Bert Ivan and Helen E. (Usher) Schoettger. He married Geraldine L. Van Buskirk on September 6, 1959 in Rushville. Jerry received Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees while attending the University of Nebraska. After graduation from Dental College, Dr. Schoettger entered the United States Air Force in which he served as a Captain from 1962-1964. Upon his release, the family moved to Chadron where Jerry practiced general dentistry for approximately four years. He then entered and completed oral surgery training at the University of Nebraska Medical School in Omaha. Having completed his training, Dr. Schoettger and his family moved to Lincoln in 1971 where he established his private practice of oral surgery and was a Professor in the Oral Surgery Department at the University of Nebraska. In 1987, Dr. and Mrs. Schoettger moved to Longmont, Colo. where, in addition to Fort Morgan, Colo., he practiced oral surgery until his death.
Jerry was an avid reader, outdoorsman, and sports fan. He was known for his sense of humor and consideration of family and friends. The driving force in his life was his relationship with his son, Scott, and his grandson, Max.
Dr. Schoettger was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Kirk Schoettger; a grandson, Michael Schoettger; a brother, Tommy Schoettger; and a sister, Billie Schoettger. He is survived by his son, Scott Schoettger, and his wife, Trish, and their son, Max, of Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Kim Schoettger, of Corvallis, Ore.; his former wife, Geraldine Schoettger, of Corvallis, Ore.; a brother, Bert Schoettger, Jr., and his wife, Lisa, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; twin sisters: Bonnie McKee and her husband, Mike, of Colorado Springs, and Mary Bules and her husband, Mike, of Oshkosh; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Dr. Schoettger will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12th, at Howe Mortuary, Longmont, Colo. Services will be held at Holechek Funeral Home in Oshkosh at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 13th. An additional visitation will be held at Butherus, Maser, & Love Funeral Home in Lincoln from 3 to 7 on Friday, September 14th. Cremation will follow with interment in Lincoln.Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, Longmont/Niwot Office, 6857 Paiute Ave. Niwot, Colo. 80503

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Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Sep. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Schoettger

7 Entries

Diane Hourigan, DDS

September 15, 2007

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Jerry's death. He had such a quick wit and sense of humor. My sympathy to his family.

Dan Simon

September 14, 2007

Dr Schoettger was a very nice man and had a great sense of humor. He was always kind to me when I was over at the house and he made me feel very comfortable when he set my broken jaw.

Dr. Jay Hauserman

September 14, 2007

Jerry was a friend and colleague. He was very skilled in his profession and he knew the best jokes that I have ever heard. Jerry will be missed.

Bill Fead

September 13, 2007

Thanks for your Military Service.
Past Commander V.F.W.

Dan (Boone) Plucknett

September 13, 2007

Jerry was truly a great man. I am good friend of Scott's from high school, college and beyond. I spend a great deal of time at the Schoettger house and always enjoyed Doc's quick wit and sense of humor. He removed my wisdom teeth in college. He arranged to have Scott show up for my appointment with the biggest adjustable wrench I have ever seen. After I came to after almost fainting, we enjoyed a good laugh. He will truly be missed. God Bless and my deepest condolences.

Mary Jo Linebaugh

September 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am remembering Dr. Schoettger in my prayers. He was a great person and as the Head Nurse/Manager of the Recovery Room I always enjoyed working with him at St. Elizabeth's. He was kind and professional to all of the staff and very good to his patients!

Lisa B

September 13, 2007

Dr. Schoettger was a truly wonderful person. As a child, I was treated by him for a rare tumor in my mouth. Two surgeries later and many follow up visits, he was always the most friendly and warm person, I was never scared with him. At 5, those things stay with a person. I saw him years later at a football game when I was in Jr high, he remember me and called me by name and even looked in my mouth where he had done the surgery. We talked awhile and he gave me a hug and said goodbye. Things like that tell the story of what a wonderful human being he really was. I always wondered how life in Colorado had treated him and it sounds like he was just as great a man there as in Nebraska. He truly was one of the best. My condolences to his family. God Bless You, Jerry.

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