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Nicholas Shutak Obituary
PATRICK SHUTAK, 60
Ardaman
LAKELAND - Nicholas Patrick Shutak, 60, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 12, 2009 of heart failure.
He was born Jan. 25, 1949 in Frankfort, Indiana, and was raised in Lakeland, FL. He was a graduate of Kathleen H.S., and later married his wife of 29 years Lodema Sue Shutak. He worked for Ardaman in Bartow for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Winifred Shutak, and uncle, Eddie Catron. Mr. Shutak is survived by his wife, Sue Shutak; mother, Martel Shutak; son, Gary Doyen and his wife, Erika; grandchildren, Eryn Laker and Jared Doyen; nieces, Jackie and Brittany Marston.
A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 715 Cornelia Ave., Lakeland, FL 33815.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Shutak
Jennifer Deck
April 4, 2025
Uncle Nick used to say..."greetings and salutations". Id laugh every time. To a 10 year old kid he was hilarious, esspecially when making tomato sauce (1 beer for the pot, 1 for me).
Jennifer Deck
April 4, 2025
I miss Uncle Nick and Aunt Sue.
Gary Doyen
August 17, 2009
Thank you everyone for leaving such heartfelt comments. I will always cherish the memories I have had with my dad. No one can ever replace your father and as one I strive to be like him. Fair winds and following seas dad. I love and miss you.
Jill Smith
August 16, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Alvie and Bridgett Davis
August 14, 2009
Sue and family,
We are truly shocked and saddened by this. You both always made us feel so welcome. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you,
Alvie, Bridgett, Noah, and Kaitlyn Davis.
Michael Nehls
August 14, 2009
I was working out of another office. If I needed anything Nick was the one to help me. If you were feeling down, Nick could find the words to get you back up. I'll miss him dearly.
Kim Schott
August 14, 2009
Sue, I was so shocked to hear about Nick. We had so many good times working together at Ardaman I am honored to have had the pleasure of knowing such a great person. I will TRULY miss him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
Sincerely
Parker and Diane Pannebaker
August 14, 2009
Our son Ryan spoke very highly of Nick and is very sadded by the loss of a great friend. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with the Shutak family and if we can do anything for you to please call on us.
Nilsa Macknight
August 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim Rardin
August 14, 2009
You have my deepest sympathies. Nick will be missed tremendously.
Bill Berry
August 14, 2009
Nick was such a great friend and a warm soul. His loss is felt in the heart's of many. I will miss him greatly.
Terri Coffman
August 14, 2009
Nick was a rare & extraordinary gem of a man who touched lives in his own, very unique way. Remarkable and funny, with an unrivaled sense of humor, Nick left a part of himself indelibly etched upon the hearts of everyone who knw him, leaving us all better people for having had that wonderful opportunity. I'm very lucky to have known him. He will surely be missed.
My heart goes out to the family, and I pray that Time will quickly heal the pain of the loss, and replace the emptiness with loving, wonderful memories that cannot be taken away.
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