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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Richard H.
Schuster
June 13, 1933 – September 13, 2018
Obituary
Richard (Dick) Henry Schuster, 85, passed away in his sleep on September 13, 2018 in Shawano. He was born June 13, 1933 in Shawano and was the only child of the late Raymond and Thora Schuster. He spent his youth hunting, fishing, horseback riding and exploring Shawano County. He attended Ripon College where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and formed life-long friendships.
In fall of 1956, Dick was swept off his feet by Susan Weaver of Elcho, while on a trail ride in the Mooseyards. Love blossomed, and they married 6 months later. They moved into an apartment where BMO Harris Bank now stands and was located next to the former Schuster Hotel and Restaurant, owned by Dick's grandfather, Henry Schuster. A year later they purchased their beloved 19th century farmstead just a mile north of town at 47-55 and Old Lake Rd., the site of the first Badger Breeders. In the mid-60's he bought his father's business, Schuster's Electric City, which became Schuster's Home Appliance located on Shawano's Main Street and operated it until his retirement in 1998.
Dick loved the outdoors and was a member of Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed hunting pheasant in South Dakota and elk and mule deer in Wyoming and Montana.
He was an accomplished carpenter, an avid golfer, skier, and a walking almanac of the history of Shawano and its people. He was especially proud of his granddaughters and his fiercely independent kids who all moved west to attain success in their chosen fields.
Dick is survived by the love of his life, wife Susan, and their three children: Scott (Kristin) Schuster of Bozeman, MT; Jody (Kevin Stone) Schuster of Apple Valley, MN; Stacy (Richard) Lyon of Bend, OR and two granddaughters Sara and Annie Schuster.
The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to the Stomberg and Dobberstein families, Dick Dodge, Lenore Behnke and many other neighbors and friends for their love, care and support of both Dick and Sue these last few years. And finally, a shout out to Aaron Rogers for his tenacity against the Bears, you gave Dad a great last game to cheer!
A reception is planned for Friday, September 21st at 3pm at Four Seasons Resort, 201 N. Airport Road in Shawano. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Shawano County Historical Society would be appreciated by the family.
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