Duane Schutt

Duane Howard Schutt, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4th, 2024 at St Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth, MN. Duane was born February 28th, 1930 in Madison, MN. The first son of Fredrick and Lavina Schutt, he grew up in several towns in North Dakota and Minnesota. Duane served in the United States Navy from 1948 to 1952 and saw many places around the world during that time. Duane married Delores Elaine Behlmer on May 24th, 1953 in St. James, MN. Duane worked for Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 11 years, a few elevators over the years, and farmed for many years. He liked working outdoors and figuring out why things didn’t work and fixing them. He enjoyed repairing bicycles, playing cards, fishing trips to Grand Marais, hunting deer, raising chickens, chickens, and more chickens! Duane grew a huge vegetable garden and enjoyed “sharing his crop” with as many people as possible. He always had a story or joke to share! Duane was a long-time member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Winnebago where he served on the board and taught Confirmation classes. Duane loved all his family and friends dearly. Now Duane is in heaven with the one he trusted most, our Risen Savior Jesus Christ!

Duane is survived by his sons; Steven (Ranae) Schutt of Winnebago, Kim (Shelly) Schutt of Trenton MI, Joel (Roxanne) Schutt of Winnebago, 6 grandchildren; Jeremiah (Heidi), Amanda (Thomas), Gregory, Kayla (Ricky), Olivia (Mitchell), and Stephanie, 7 great grandchildren - Gus, Joshua, Harrison, Eleanor, Marley, Murphy, and Ariana, special friends Bert Howard and Kels Pawlitschek, and many other family, and friends.

Duane is preceded in death by his wife Delores (Behlmer) Schutt; brothers Harris Schutt, Jerry Schutt, and Myron Schutt; and sister Carol Hohenstein. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to Shriners Children’s Hospital, the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Winnebago, MN, or donor's choice. The family extends a sincere THANK YOU to all UHD staff, ambulance, and Hospice team, Winnebago Area Ambulance (EMS), and St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center for their special, personal care not only the past few weeks but over many years of health challenges. Spencer-Owen Funeral Home is entrusted in assisting the family with arrangements.

Visitation will be held at Spencer-Owen Funeral home on Thursday, October 10th, 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm. A Funeral Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 11:00am at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Winnebago, MN with Rev. Michael Omtvedt officiating. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in rural Winnebago with military honors.