James A. “Concrete Cowboy” Schuettpelz, 71, of Green Bay, left this world on Jan. 4, 2016, for his eternal horseback ride in heaven with the Lord. He was born on March 9, 1944, to Lester and Clara (Runge) Schuettpelz.
Jim attended Gillett High School and graduated in 1962. He served his country in the U.S. Army from June 1965 to June 1967 with the 97th Engineering Co. D in Korea. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post 523 Machickanee for more than 25 years. During his time as post commander, his leadership and devotion to the American Legion was unmatched.
He worked at Schuster and then at Arrow Concrete until his retirement.
Jim enjoyed polka music and cooking. He will be remembered for his love of horses and all things country western. It was through his love of horses that he became active with the Machickanee Riders and rode in countless parades with the club. Jim was also proud of being a 1-gallon blood donor.
Jim is survived by his children, David, Angela (Troy Wilson), Lori, Daniel (Misty Erdman); grandchildren, Tyler, Alexus, Kolin, Amber; brothers, Bruce (Sharon) and Frank; sisters, Diane (Daryl) Knox, Kathy Hirvela and Sherry (Duane) Weise; eight nieces and nephews; six great-nieces and great-nephews; and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his horse, Travis.
Visitation will be on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, from 9-11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1301 S. Ridge Road, Green Bay, with service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Christ Lutheran Church, Gillett, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society or Calvary Lutheran Church.
Sign the online guest book and offer condolences at www.simplycremationgb.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the VA-Green Bay and Unity Hospice.
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