August 14, 1930 - June 08, 2012
Robert Dale "Bob" Schuetzle Obituary
Bob was born August 14, 1930 in Mobridge South Dakota to Pauline (Fix) and George Schuetzle (both deceased). When his parents separated, he lived for
six years with his grandparents until his mother married Russell Edwards (deceased). His stepfather?s job as an ironworker kept the family moving
around the country and he attended many schools through the years. He attended North Central High School and graduated from Spangle High School.
On February 14, 1952, he married ?the cutest little chic? he?d ever seen,
Joan Pedersen. They recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary
with family and friends. Together they had three children; Linda (Russ)
Estep, Pamela Schuetzle and Mark (Jenny) Schuetzle.
After he completed electrical trade school at SCC, he went to work for
Williams Brothers Sign Company for nine years. He worked as a salesman
for the Carnation Co., Vern?s Pies and Boge Bread. Most of his career was
in restaurant supply and design. He retired from Spokane Restaurant
Equipment at age 75. Bob was always a hard worker; he loved his job and
the people he worked with.
Bob loved spending time with his family and friends, and was happiest when
everyone was together at the river. Martini in hand, wearing his Hawaiian
shirt, straw hat and sandals with socks, he loved to cruise up and down
the river on the ?Double Martooni,? his beloved pontoon boat. Through the
years, his love of water was a source of fun, work and pride. We are so
fortunate to have so many precious memories at the homes he built on
Hayden Lake and Pend Orielle River, water skiing, boating, playing and
spending time together.
His dogs were special to him. He grieved when Cody passed away a few
months ago, but was fortunate and happy to enjoy his last kisses with his
new puppy, Toby, in the hospital just before passing away.
In addition to his wife and children, Bob is survived by his sister, Mary
Ann Edwards and brother Richard (Joyce) Edwards. His grandchildren, Betsy
(Chris) Gibson, Tracy (Ryan) Ballard, Ty (Chelsea) Schuetzle, Corrie
McClelland, Jay (Kristina) Schuetzle, Catie Schuetzle, Bo Schuetzle, and
numerous nieces and nephews. He adored his seven great-grandchildren and
regretted that he would miss seeing three new babies expected this year.
Bob spent his last days under the wonderful care of the nurses and doctors
at Holy Family Hospital. He enjoyed joking and teasing with them, and was
in good spirits and sense of humor until he took his last breath, his
family at his side. While he has passed on to a better place and is no
longer in pain, we will miss him more than words can express. He was a
wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, and he will
always be with us in our hearts and in all we do.
Services will be held Monday, June 18, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. at Heritage
Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224. In lieu of
flowers, memorial gifts can be made to a charity of your choice.
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