Obituary of Edward J. Schutter

Edward J. Schutter

Edward J. Schutter, age 96, of Joliet, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 14, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

Born October 23, 1920 in Joliet, he was the son of Fred and Margaret Schutter.  He proudly served with the United States Army during World War II and was employed as a salesman and manager in the men’s clothing industry for various firms including the Boston Store, Al Baskin, and Mark Shale.

Ed was a devout Catholic and faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.  He enjoyed all sports, especially baseball, and loved to play cards with his family.  For many years he gardened and generously shared the fruits of his labors with family and friends.

Ed was greatly influenced by his early family life and as a result was determined to be a devoted husband and father.  He had an enduring love and commitment to his wife of 60 years, “Alice.”  Ed succeeded at being a great family man who would do anything for his boys.  He also had a terrific sense of humor.

Surviving are his four sons, Jim (Melinda Wilson) Schutter, Jerry (Dory) Schutter, Ed (Linda) Schutter, Jr., and Mike (Nena) Schutter; eight grandchildren, James, Ryan, Kyle, Rachel, Jamie (Josh) Long, Lindsey (Parker) Ferguson, Ella and Samuel; and two great-grandchildren, Payton and Tyler.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ella E. “Alice” (Gallinot) Schutter (November 29, 2005); his parents; and his brothers and sisters, Joseph, Robert, Elmer, Margaret and Catherine.

Funeral services for Edward J. Schutter will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church would be appreciated.  Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com