Gerold August Schutte

On December 10, 2023, surrounded by the laughter and stories being shared by his family, Gerold August Schutte of Adrian lost his battle with prostate cancer in Charlotte County, Florida. He was three days shy of his 86th Birthday but not a day over 29.
Gerold was born December 13, 1937 to Faye (Arbuckle) and Lawrence "Curley" Schutte in Adrian Michigan. He met the love of his life in a cow barn. On Christmas Eve of 1963, he gave her a diamond ring, which she ran with as a proposal. On May 2, 1964, he married Maureen (Marvin). She survives to cherish his memory along with their four children: Lisa (Jesper Slättengren) Schutte, Tracie Coyne, Julie (Donnie) O'Brien, Mark (Jana) Schutte; Grandchildren: Conary Coyne, Caila Coyne, Kelsey Coyne, Morgan O'Brien, Crystal Coyne, Liam O'Brien, Megan Schutte, Joseph Schutte, Jason Coyne, Brayden Carr; siblings: Dick Schutte (Sue), Jim Schutte, in-laws: Marcelle Schutte, Jim Malarney, Phil (Ellen) Marvin, Joann (Larry) Smith, Alice (Ken) Hamlin, Ed (Nancy) Marvin and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins-too many to count.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Judy Malarney and Marvin Schutte.
His loved ones will forever cherish memories of his unconditional love, willingness to pass on wisdom, unwavering faith, eternal positivity, and especially his quick quips or "Papa-isms" that could burst an entire room into belly laughter.
Gerold lived all his life in Lenawee County. He went to Hudson High School and served in the US Navy-sailing on the repositioning voyage of the USS Ranger in 1958 around Cape Horn from the East to the West Coast. He worked as an electrician out of IBEW Local 8 and was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Parish.
Gerold was a craftsman who always had a project to work on-building his own home and helping each of his children create theirs. But if you asked him, the creation he was most proud of was his four children. He loved classic cars, especially his Mustang convertibles, but another favorite was his '64 Ford Hard Top, which he and Maureen drove off in after their wedding. He always referred to them as his "bride and his ride."
Forty-nine states and many countries had the pleasure of having Gerold visit, as travel was something that he treasured.
For the past 22 years, he wintered in Punta Gorda, Florida. Chances were you could find him at the shuffleboard court or sailing the mighty Red Hook–his remote control sailboat–during the day, playing card games or winning the jackpot at bingo in the evenings. However, you can be certain that he was always spending time with family and friends.
"If I'm not back in 23 minutes, just wait longer."
Visitation will be held from 1 - 3 pm and 5 - 7 pm and a scripture service at 7 pm Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian, Michigan. A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Parish, St. Mary's Campus, on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 10:30am, with visitation before at the church starting at 9:30 am.
Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Vincent DePaul, Punta Gorda, FL, or the St Mary Food Pantry at Holy Family Catholic Parish, Adrian, MI. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.