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Frederick Schutte Obituary

Schutte, Frederick A.

Frederick Albert Schutte, age 88, of Appleton, died at home on December 16, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born on January 9, 1927 in Milwaukee to the late Albert and Irene Schutte. He graduated from Whitefish Bay High School, and then served 18 months as a sergeant in the Army Air Corps, stationed in Panama. After service, Fred graduated in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin. He was a partner for twenty-five years with the Architectural-Engineering Firm of Mochon Schutte in Milwaukee. Many schools in the Milwaukee area were designed by the firm. The firm also designed several projects in the Appleton area, including Fox Valley Technical Institute and the Outagamie County Airport. He was a member of the American Society of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and The Professional Engineering Society.

Fred enjoyed reading, especially historical books, and was an avid golfer. One of his fondest memories was making a "hole in one". He enjoyed the northwoods and the cabin at Big Lake in Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin.

Fred is survived by his wife of sixty-three years: Vivian (nee Lien) Schutte of Appleton; two daughters: Barbara (Daniel) Le Duc of Fall Creek and Jane Schutte of Hartland. He is further survived by four grandchildren, Joshua (Kelli) Le Duc of Williamsburg, Virginia; Sarah Le Duc (Erik) Powers of Minneapolis; Matthew (Lynsey) Le Duc of Minneapolis; David Herbes of Madison; two great grandchildren: Arthur and Cecil Powers of Minneapolis. He is also survived by a sister-in-law: Beverly (Charles) Landgraf; and a brother-in-law: Orville (Lorraine) Lien; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Genevieve (Charles) House and his brother Laurent (Marie) Schutte.

At Fred's request a private burial service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Appleton, and a memorial fund will be established. For more information or to share a memory of Fred, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.



The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice for the compassionate care and support given to Fred.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Dec. 17, 2015.

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Dpnna Brown

December 22, 2015

Vivian. "Smily"I am sorry to learn of the passing of your husband. My prayers are with you and your family. I hope to see you soon.

December 19, 2015

Vivian, Barb and Dan, Jane and Families. Please know how sorry we are for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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Paula Staedt

December 17, 2015

Vivian, I'm so sorry to hear about Fred. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you and keep you in His loving arms.

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