Scott K. Schuette
August 13, 1980 ~ January 28, 2017
Scott K. Schuette, 36, of Hartsville, died on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at his home. He was born August 13, 1980, in Columbus, IN, to Roger and Julie (Whittington) Schuette. He is survived by his fiancée, Kelli Diekhoff. Scott graduated from Columbus East High School and was previously employed at Garland Brook Cemetery and had farmed the last 13 years. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #741. He and his daughter, Emma, attended father-daughter dances and he built “Emma’s Restaurant” by the creek on the farm. He enjoyed collecting toy tractors and water activities at the lake house with family and friends. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Marcus Speer officiating. Calling will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Scott K. Schuette for the Kevin and Emma Schuette Education Fund, payable to Kelli Diekhoff through the funeral home. Scott is survived by his parents; fiancée, Kelli Diekhoff; a son, Kevin Schuette of Hartsville, IN; and a daughter, Emma Schuette of Hartsville, IN; brothers, Rodney (Jenny) Schuette of Columbus, IN; and Chad Schuette of Columbus, IN; grandfather, Charles “Red” Whittington; nieces and nephews, Charlie, Caitlin, Grace and Abram Schuette; his fiancée’s parents, Lawrence Diekhoff and Linda Diekhoff both of Columbus, IN; fiancée’s sister, Lisa (Andy) Siener; and his fiancée’s nieces and nephews, Morgan, Kamari, and Nick Siener. Scott was preceded in death by grandparents, Glenna Whittington and E. Louis and Norma Jean Schuette and niece, Anna Mae Schuette.
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Rodney, Jenny, Charlie & Caitlin..Our deepest condolences to each of you and your family. We pray God’s embrace bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
You will truly be missed by many!
Kelli,Emma, Kevin, Julie, Roger, Rodney, Chad I thought of Scott like my brother and you all as family I am so sorry for your loss our loss I want you all to no I will and always will be here for any one of you don’t ever forget that anything at anytime forever may God be with you all ,with love Nick Hoeltke
Thoughts and Prayers to the entire family. Scott will be missed greatly. We love you all.
May God be with you all through this deep sorrow and guide you through the days ahead. My deepest condolences and heartfelt tears. God Bless
My deep and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your dear Scott. I, just like everyone else, was so shocked to hear of his passing and want you to know how very truly sorry I am. I know that there is little I can say to console any of you but please know that my heart, my thoughts and my prayers are with each and every one of you at this tragic time. You have my very sincere and heartfelt sympathy.
Sending you prayers for comfort and peace. With Deepest Sympathy,
So deeply sorry for your loss of Scott.Much love and prayers in this most difficult time.
Words cannot express the sadness I have for all of you is the passing of Scott. May he R.I.P. & prayers for the family at this most difficult time.
Roger, Julie and family -there are no words that will help now, but later knowing that prayers were lifted and friends were there may make a difference. So very sorry for your loss. May God be a solace in days to come. Larry and Toni Smith
Sorry for the loss of Scott. The families are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories in your heart. Carmel
So sorry for your loss. May your family somehow find peace during this time.
Dear Schuette Family, Scott and I were in SRC Farmers Jr. & Sr. together. There wasn’t a moment that went by that Scott didn’t make someone laugh. He was a great person and will be missed greatly in that community. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
So sorry to hear this . My heart and prayers go out to all in your time of grief .
I still can’t believe this is true. The world and a family just lost a truly amazing person. My heart breaks for them all. Hugs and prayers for you all. May the Lord be with you always in this time of need and in the future.
Our hearts are breaking for all of you. So truly sorry for your loss.
I can’t find words. Julie.. one of my very best buds.. How could this happen? And to be so far away, when I want to be there for you. I’m sending you love and hugs and want you to know you can call anytime. I’ll try calling soon. Hold on, girl. And know how much your many friends are holding you in our hearts and prayers. – Connie
Dear Julie, My heart is so broken for you and your family in hearing of the loss of your son. I am so sorry and keeping you each in my heart and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to your family. So sorry for your loss.
Julie and Family I am sorry for your loss. Please know that you have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. May god be with you in this difficult time.
Roger, Julie and family . We are so very sorry for your loss.
Life can be so hard sometimes and We are sorry to see you hurting.