David Alfred Schutten
David Alfred Schutten
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David Alfred Schutten
Age 71, found peace on December 30, 2025. He is survived by his sister, Mary Berger (John DiDio) and brothers, Daniel (Margie) Schutten, Steven (Beth) Schutten, and Peter (Margaret) Schutten. David is also survived by his many nieces and nephews, including Lauren Berger, Daniel Berger, and Stacy (Nick) Sommerville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret (Kiki) Schutten and his father, Bernard Schutten.
David was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the United States Army and was awarded an ROTC scholarship to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After serving in the Army, he settled in Decatur, Georgia. David was a teacher in DeKalb county and member of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia.
Special thanks to thank Miss J, from Jay's Place and, Susan Brown and the deacons and members of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church for their compassion, kindness, and support.
A memorial service will be held at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church on March 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Private interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery in St. Francis, Wisconsin. Memorials to Oakhurst Presbyterian Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2773 North Decatur Road P.O. Box 4000, Decatur, GA 30031
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