Service Details
All are invited to the Mass of Christian of Burial on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00 am in St. Lucy Catholic Church (3101 Drexel Avenue) with Fr. Thomas Vathappallil officiating. Interment, with military honors, will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. A luncheon will follow. Visitation will be Saturday at church 9:30-11:00 am. You may witness the service livestream on Saturday at 11 am by clicking on the link located in Leo’s obituary on funeral home website.
Please click on the following link to view the service livestream: https://youtu.be/HRQ_j5p2JrI
Racine – Leo R. Schuetta, age 92, passed away at his residence on January 7, 2021 under the compassionate care of Horizon Hospice.
Leo was born in Racine on April 6, 1928 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee: Rausch) Schuetta. Following graduation from Waterford High School, he joined the United States Army in 1944, where he served as a crewman and rifleman. Leo was united in marriage on February 27, 1954 to Dorothy M. Jacobsen. During his career, Leo was employed by Racine Hydraulics for over 40 years, retiring in 1990. He was a longtime member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Among his interests, Leo enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family.
Surviving are his children, Brian Schuetta of San Antonio, TX and Brenda (Ray) Szlagowski of Racine; precious granddaughter, Jennifer (Matt) Longhurst of Cudahy; two of the most adored great-grandchildren, Evan and Meaghanne; brother, Joseph Schuette; sister, Helen (Francis) Scholzen; and many other special relatives, including nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 48 years, Dorothy; brothers, George and Lawrence Schuetta; and sisters, Loraine Sepenski, Marie Schaefer & Jean Schuetta.
All are invited to the Mass of Christian of Burial on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00 am in St. Lucy Catholic Church (3101 Drexel Avenue) with Fr. Thomas Vathappallil officiating. Interment, with military honors, will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. A luncheon will follow. Visitation will be Saturday at church 9:30-11:00 am. You may witness the service livestream on Saturday at 11 am by clicking on the link located in Leo’s obituary on funeral home website
Please click on the following link to view the service livestream: https://youtu.be/HRQ_j5p2JrI
Sharon K Bean says
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss! Hugs , love and prayers for you all!
Pat Hills says
Kind thoughts and deepest sympathies Brenda to you and your family.
Jennifer says
Grandpa you will be missed so much. We love you
Jay Butler says
Brian and family, you have my deepest sympathy regarding your dads passing. Hope you are doing o.k. during this difficult time. Jay Butler (SCJ).
Linda & Ron Solberg says
Sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy to Leo’s family.
Sandy Sornsen says
So sorry for your lose. My Husband who has passed & I worked with Leo . He was great to work with. I send you my Prayers, Hugs & Kisses. Sandy Sorensen
John J Duchac says
So sad to hear of Leo’s death. He was my dad’s best friend. He was an important part of my family’s life, growing up. Shared fishing and deer hunting trips with him and my dad. He and Dorthy were great people. He was the best!