Jerry Schuette
July 4, 1972 ~ November 2, 2024
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Jerry Schuette, 52, of Highmore, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, near Highmore, as a result of an ATV accident.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore, with Pastor Shari Schwedhelm officiating. Burial will be at the Highmore Cemetery. A visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, all at the church.
Jerry Schuette was born July 4, 1972, to Jim and Judy (Wilcox) Schuette in Pierre, SD. He was raised on the family ranch near Highmore. He graduated from Highmore High School in May 1990. He attended Mitchell Tech and graduated in May 1992 with an associate’s degree in Telecommunications. After graduation, he returned to Highmore where he worked for Westcott Construction for two years. He then went to work on the family ranch with his dad.
Jerry has two boys, Caleb and Brennan. On February 12, 2010, Jerry married the love of his life, Kathy Gimbel, and gained a stepdaughter Rebecca. Courtney was born into this union, completing the family. Jerry loved his family very much loved teaching the kids new things and loved that the girls were following in his footsteps of showing cattle. He enjoyed the many new friends he met at cattle shows. This past summer, Jerry, Kathy, and the girls went to the Junior National Hereford Show in Grand Island, Nebraska, and many new memories were made.
Jerry was always willing to help anyone who needed help. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends, whether it was working on cars, playing foosball, or throwing darts and watching the Minnesota Vikings. He also loved taking Kathy, Courtney, and Rebecca to arcades and playing games as a family.
Jerry and Kathy were inseparable. They were best friends and soulmates. You hardly ever saw them apart. They worked together on the family ranch.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy, and daughters, Rebecca and Courtney, all of Highmore; sons, Caleb and Brennan, both of Miller; parents, Jim and Judy Schuette of Highmore; sisters, Peggy and Sheryl; in-laws, Delton and Shirley Gimbel; sisters-in-law, Mandy (Andrew) Gimbel-Fink and Kristina (Manuel) Gonzalez; nephew, Isaac Fink; nieces: Isabel Fink; Joslyn, Lana, Naomi, Valerie, and Hope Gonzalez; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clayton and Gladys Wilcox, and Bill and Adaline Schuette; uncle Larry and Karen Wilcox.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Jerry’s arrangements.
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All my sympathy to the Family. Always enjoyed being around Jerry, 4-H, swimming lessons, cruising main, etc. All around the nicest guy in our age group.
Amy,
So sorry for your family’s loss. Prayers for you all at this awful time.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Jerry Schuette.
So sorry for your loss. You always felt good after talking with Jerry…his bubbly personality, bounce when he walked and fishing with him on his dads lake will be what I'll always remember. RIP old friend
Dear Jim and Judy. You are in our prayers in terrible time. We didn't
really get to know except thru talking to you. But we know how much depended on him and he meant to both of you. I am sorry that we will not be able to come to South Dakota. All our love.
Dear Kathy and family, our heart is sadden for you and the girls. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted. I know God is holding you in the palm of His hand as you walk through difficult time. Love and prayers Debbie and Marty💞
I’ll always have those memories of Jerry and the other guys out at the ranch fishing and hunting when we were kids.
He always had a genuine smile on his face. We could all learn something from a guy like him.
Jerry will be missed dearly by everyone that knew him. Rest in peace friend. Sending prayers for his family.
Jerry was a great, kind & generous dad. I will always remember his love for cars, music, and electronics. You could always hear him coming into town. Rest in Peace, Jerry. We will keep your memory alive. My prayers and love to the family.
Jim, Judy, and family,
Dale and I were saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family
Dick and Kathy Splichal
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Schuette family. We were fortunate enough to meet Jerry only a few short years ago. I saw Jerry last Thursday and we talked quite a while. He was truly a generous and sincerely nice man. I liked listening to his stories. He will truly be missed by all his loved ones. Our prayers are with Kathy and his two daughters, Jim (Father) and also his mother. Jerry will be missed, but our fond memories of him will carry on forever.
Dear Kathy & family, Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. I know God is holding you in the palm of his hand as you walk through this difficult time. I’m so sadden & heartbroken for you.😥😇. Love and prayers Marty and Debbie Hansen
Jerry,
I have no words to describe what this news did to my heart. You gave me the 2 most precious gifts that any woman could receive and I will forever be grateful to you for that. Please watch over your children and always remember that you will be missed every single day by so many who loved you. Prayers for strength and love go out to the entire Schuette family at this most difficult time. Caleb and Brennan, as will Courtney and Becca, will always be proud to have called you "Dad". Rest in heavenly peace Jerry.
Sending prayers of comfort for Jerry’s boys, family, and friends.
So sorry for your loss Peggy! Prayers for you and your family!
We are so saddened to hear about Jerry, prayers of comfort sent to the Schuette family!
Dear Jerry's family,
My heart breaks for your loss. May God hold you in his loving arms and bring you peace. May He give you the strength to carry on. Love and prayers from Fred and Cheryl Schaefers.
Big Jim, Judy & family im sorry about your loss of such a great man , Jerry was a quite power ..peace B with him
Our sympathy to all the family who will miss him so much!
We are so sorry for your loss of Jerry. CARL has broken ribs so we arent traveling. I know this is really hard on your family and sending our deepest sympathy to all. Carl & Judy
Our deepest condolences to all of the Schuette family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!
Sorry for your loss.
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and yours.
Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Kathy and family
I am so sorry for your loss. The day I meant Kathy and Jerry I always thought they were the most perfect couple. The way he looked at Kathy it was pure love. Just remember this as you go thru this difficult time that you are very much loved by him.
Kathy,
I am so sorry for you and your families loss. I can't imagine what you all are going thru. Jerry loved you so much Kathy I could tell by the way he looked you.
Jon
I am so sorry Kathy and girls. Meeting you all this summer in Grand Island. We enjoyed our time visiting with you. Kathy you and Jerry were a match made in heaven. I can't imagine what you are going thru. We are sending our deepest condolences.
Miles and Joanne
Jim, Judy, Kathy & children,
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a hard-working husband, father, son and will be missed so much. Judy gave my Mom, Virginia Schuette Jerry's moccasins for our son, Blake which he had outgrown. Blake was almost a year younger, born the following March, 1973. We bought a registered Hereford bull from Jerry and he gave us a receipt dated June, 2021. We've raised several Baldy calves from this bull and our herd has really upscaled, with fine calves. The Illinois Schuette family will always remember pheasant hunting on the Schuette farm and South Dakota "rocks". All will miss Jerry and keeping you all in our prayers! Please let us know if there is anything we can help with during this time! Glad to take a week to come up and help where needed!
Dennis & Joan
Hugs and prayers Sheri, Peggy and Mr. and Mrs. Schuette.
So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your famlies.
Beverly King
Kathy and girls we are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed visiting with you all at nationals. Kathy I could tell how much Jerry adored you. You had that twinkle in his eyes when he was around you. Never doubt his love. You two were one of the lucky ones to find each other. Courtney and Becca your dad was so proud of you both and loved you bunches. Always remember that and all the good times you had. We are very grateful to have met you. You are an amazing family and we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Jerry.
Jack & Tammy