Richard Dale Schutt passed away Monday April 6, 2015, at his and wife Lu’s home in Colstrip, Montana. Dale was known for being an animal lover. On the day of his passing he was sitting on his porch playing with the new batch of kitties that had moved in recently. No doubt, thinking about the upcoming spring and the garden work ahead of him. Dale was born to Linnea and Clarence Schutt, September 24, 1936. He had five siblings growing up on the family farm in Fairmont, ND: Cliff, Audrey, Arlen, Lloyd and Milton. Dale graduated from Fairmont High School in 1955, he recently received his invitation to the 60th Class Re-Union to be held this summer. On February 21,1957 Richard Dale Schutt enlisted to the U.S. Navy, as was a family tradition to serve in the military. Dale served as an Aviation Machinist, very fitting for Dale with his interest in mechanics. Dale was Honorably Discharged in 1961. He returned home, began work at the LeMars Elevator, was briefly married to Gloria Lehman. They had a son, Dean.
Soon thereafter Dale got the same idea that coming to Montana like Brothers: Cliff, Lloyd and Milton had, might be O.K. So he did. He held a variety of jobs and enjoyed the open spaces.
Along the way Dale met LuElla, they married and ended up in Colstrip. Dale worked as a ranch hand, which he enjoyed as it kept him doing the variety of tasks he most enjoyed. Lu had her career at MPC. Together they enjoyed the Moose Lodge, Cliff and Jackie Schutt’s company, and community activities. Dale always had his garden and the two of them enjoyed the goodies from it. As life does, these final years were waning. Dale is survived by his wife of 42 years Lu, currently staying with family until new residence is established. Dale is also survived by sister Audrey Jacobs, brother Arlen (Marlene). As well as Lu’s children, Julie Linthacum Wright, LaMark Lane Linthacum(Terry) and Donella Linthacum Cyr(John). 5 Grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. All of the Schutt family nieces and nephews, families and many friends.
Lu requests your presence at a memorial for Dale, Saturday April 18 2015. To be held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Colstrip MT at 11 AM, reception to follow. Dale’s cremains will be taken for inurnment “back home” to Fairmont ND. A ceremony has been planned for Cliff, who passed 10/22/14 and Jackie, for June of this year. We, with Lu’s wish granted will include Dale in this
journey.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Saturday April 18, 2015
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
115 Cherry St.
Colstrip, MT 59323
Luncheon
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday April 18, 2015
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
115 Cherry St.
Colstrip, MT 59323
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Saturday April 18, 2015
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
115 Cherry St.
Colstrip, MT 59323
Luncheon
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday April 18, 2015
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
115 Cherry St.
Colstrip, MT 59323
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pat & george riedel says
Lue and family, so sorry to hear about Dale’s passing. if you need anything please let me know. pat
TJ Cape says
Lou & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. TJ
Dave and Mary Jensen says
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Lou and family.
Robert & Mary Ann Whitehead says
Ly and Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you
Joe and Grace Josserand says
Lou so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Dale will be missed by many,may he rest in peace.
Debra & Peter Nolan says
Lu and family, sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken Stokes says
Lu and family, my thoughts and prayers and thoughts are with you. So sorry to hear of your loss.
cathi sopher says
I was heart broken loss another Schutt brother, I loved the times we worked together, everytime I saw Dale or Lu aways a smile and big hug, or from Dale how ya doing Boss ? you and Cliffy are the only 2 I can remember I would be willing after a hard days work taking for a cold one,,,just one,,,you know ….I will miss you Dale, until the day we meet at heavens gate where you say ” how ya doing Boss” I will keep you close in my heart, hugs my friend, give you brothers my love and a hug…
The Boss…