Robert C. Schuette, age 38, of 928 North 21st Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday afternoon while following his passion of off-road bicycle racing. He died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Rob was born October 12, 1973 in Manitowoc. He was the son of Robert G. and Clare Junk Schuette. Rob attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1992. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for four years until his honorable discharge in 1996. Rob then returned to Manitowoc and became employed with Eck Foundry for the next four years. He then started his own business in Manitowoc known as RCS Painting and Staining. In 2009 Rob became a certified home inspector with his brother Matt’s business, Pro View Incorporated located also in Manitowoc. It was at that time the two brothers joined businesses and worked together until the present time. Rob was a member of bicycle clubs Heavy Pedal and Broken Spoke. He enjoyed racing in the Wisconsin Off-Road Series attending races held throughout the state of Wisconsin. Rob was a member of the SAIL organization, Wisconsin Association of Realtors and the Manitowoc Home Builders Association.
He is survived by his son: Zachery Schuette, Manitowoc; his father and mother: Robert G. and Clare Schuette, Manitowoc; his maternal grandmother: Florence Junk, Manitowoc; the love of his life: Brooke Luebke, Manitowoc; sister and brother-in-law: Sara Schuette and her husband Jeff Mancheski, Francis Creek; brother and sister-in-law: Matthew and Tonya Schuette, Manitowoc; niece: Olivia Mancheski; godson: Brett Schuette, Manitowoc; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and his paternal grandparents.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday at 7:00 p.m., August 30, 2012 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel will officiate. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Military rites will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post #659 at the funeral home following the memorial services. After the services are concluded there will be a Life Celebration Social for family and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services at 7:00. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to be directed to a memorial fund being established in Rob’s name.
Rob was a generous and caring person his entire lifetime which continues to live on with the organ donations provided to help those in need for a better life.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Blog written by Travis Johnson
Ride on Rob Ride on... Life is far to short to be upset at the world you're entire life. You don't appreciate the things you have as much. Some people choose to live life this way, but that was not the way Rob Schutte lived. Rob was always a very positive person, whether it be in a bike race or just when you were hanging out. I vividly remember the countless hours he spent in the bike shop talking with us on his lunch breaks or inbetween inspections. This was Rob's first year moving up to sport and trained with us during the winter and even started a few of the early spring HPVC club rides. He really did love just going out for a simple bike ride, no matter the distance.
I think that life is too short to not enjoy the ride, In Rob's case he loved every bit of it. He always had a way to make you smile or laugh if you had a tough race or a bad day. You we're a true inspiration to everyone, especially myself. I'm glad you got to go while doing something that was so near and dear to you're heart. I truly thank you for every life lesson you have taught me. I will always love you like a brother Rob, Rest in Peace and Ride On.