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

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