In loving memory of

Terry Schutjer
September 18, 1935 - November 1, 2020

Funeral services for Terry Schutjer, 85, of Titonka, will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the United Methodist Church in Titonka. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery. The funeral service will be live-streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook Page. Social distancing practices will be followed at the services, and masks are REQUIRED. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family to be donated to a charity of their choice.

Terry Gene Schutjer was born September 18, 1935, the son of Clarence and Leona (Kuchenreuther) Schutjer, in Mason City, IA. He grew up in Titonka and graduated from Titonka High School in 1953. After high school, he helped his dad and uncles out on the farm until he was drafted into the United States Army on February 12, 1957. Terry was proud to serve his country, and he was honorably discharged on February 11, 1959.

Following his time in the Army, he came back to Titonka to help his dad farm. Terry was united in marriage on August 18, 1961, to Verna Gray. Eventually, he took over the farm, where he grew corn and soybeans, milked cows, and raised pigs. Terry retired in 1998, but he continued to help on the family farm until 2009.

Terry's greatest enjoyment in life was his family. He was a loving man who always put his family first. He shared a very special bond with his children, always wanting to be involved in their activities. Terry enjoyed playing cards and watching the Packers and Dodgers.

Terry died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. He was 85.

He is survived by his wife Verna of Titonka; children, Jeff and his wife Brenda (Meyer) Schutjer of Titonka, Becky and her husband Aaron Kinser of Watkins, Greg and his wife Amy (Neuroth) Schutjer of Titonka, and Jeri and her husband Adam Grabin of Oxford; grandchildren, Derek (Katie Kitzman) Schutjer, Stacey (Zach) Myers, Rachel and Robert Kinser, Gwen and Alandra Schutjer, and Wes and Hannah Grabin; sister, Sharon (Fred) Hofmann of Titonka; brother-in-law, Ernie James of Alta; sister-in-law, Garlene Schmidt of Bancroft; special dog, Annie; and many nieces and nephews.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Bonnie James; in-laws, Fred and Jennie Gray; sister-in-law, Sheryll Gray; and nephew, Larry Hofmann.

Tributes

Joe and Joyce Wagner wrote on Nov 6, 2020:

"So sorry for your loss. "

Doyle and Shirley Trenary wrote on Nov 4, 2020:

"Our deep sympathies and prayers are given to Terry?s family. "

Rick and mavis looft wrote on Nov 3, 2020:

"The nicest neighbors anyone could ask for. The family have our sympathy. "

Twylla Baker wrote on Nov 3, 2020:

"Brenda and Jeff, My deepest sympathy in your lost. Praying for strength and peace for your families in the days to come."

Amy Schutjer wrote on Nov 2, 2020:

"Terry, thank you for being the best father in law a girl could ask for! You always had a big smile on your face when I saw you. Always there with a hug or two. (Or more) I loved listening to the stories you told us off when you were younger, your time in the service and all the things that the kids did. You will always have a very special place in my heart! I love you always and forever. Until we meet again. "