Edith Marie Schutt, 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 27, 2015, at Maple Lane in Shawano.
Edith was born on Nov. 11, 1925, in Shawano, the daughter of the late Raymond and Marie (Bauman) Webster. On April 9, 1944, Edith was united in marriage to Ewald Schutt in Shawano. They lived and farmed in the township of Richmond. Mom was by Pap’s side until his passing on Feb. 15, 2001. The couple enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing and shared a love of polka dancing. She was a lifelong member of the Shawano United Methodist Church, where she volunteered at many church activities. At the age of 86, she remained an active member of Curves. Edith took great pride in planting a garden, always sharing with others and keeping her yard immaculate. She was also proud of her many flower beds and exhibiting at the Shawano County Fair, winning many merit awards. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR racing with her beloved pets by her side.
Edith is survived by her three sons, Rick (Kathie) Schutt, of Shawano, Randy (Theresa) Schutt, of New London, and Duane (Bonnie) Schutt, of Shawano; two daughters, Debra (Jon) Westphal, of Shawano, and Becky Bscherer, of Krakow; her grandchildren, Shelly (Rick Althaus) Schutt, Kelly Schutt, Rodney (Christine) Schutt, Tammie (Steve) Schenk, Jason (Angie) Westphal, Ryan (Samantha Flaig) Westphal, Cameron Bscherer and Clayton (Katie Woldt) Bscherer; great-grandchildren, Adam, Zachary and Lucas Schutt, Josh and Faith Schenk, and Gage and Evelyn Westphal. She is further survived by her sister, Doris Kroenke, of Shawano; her brother, Ray (Sue) Webster, of Ohio; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Webster and Phyllis Webster.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ewald “Pap”; son, Bradley in infancy; a great-granddaughter, Kayla; two brothers, Raymond and Clyde Webster; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gertrude (Ruben) Radloff, Jeanette (Roger) Gipp, Alice (Harold) Hanson, Arlene (Lloyd) Bussian, Shirley Webster and Leroy Kroenke.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at the United Methodist Church on the Hill in Shawano with the Rev. Allen Christensen and the Rev. Domnik Israel officiating.
Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano and again at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials may be directed to either the Shawano County Humane Society or Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary.
Edith’s family would like to extend a special thank you to all staff at Maple Lane Health Care Center, to Marsha for the loving care of mom, and Hospice Advantage Care for their care and support given to us during this difficult time.
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