Otto Schutte

Otto “Butch” Stephen Schutte Jr., 66, of Colby, died Saturday, Nov 14, 2015. He was born June 1, 1949 to Otto Sr. and Dorothy (Arterburn) Schutte, in Hastings, NE. He married Roberta Williams on July 20, 1986 in Colby. Butch worked as a bricklayer and enjoyed fishing and camping. He also liked to cook, particularly grilling or smoking foods.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Vincent and sister, Daisy Dickinson.

He is survived by wife, Roberta; six sons, Timothy Schutte, of Larned, Alva Schutte, of Hoxie, Michael Schutte, of Hoxie, Roy Williams, of Colby, Billy (Ashley) Turner, of Colby and Otto (Holly) Schutte III, of Colby; three Daughters, Tonya Schutte, Christina (Gerry) Gardner, of Fort Lupton, CO and Rosemary (Rick) Rhan, of Albert; 25 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the College Drive Assembly of God Church in Colby. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com