Dale Eugene Schutte

Dale Eugene Schutte, age 55, of Boerne, TX, formerly of Sidney, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughter on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born in Greenville, Ohio on September 25, 1967, the son of Russell Motter and Ruth (McKinney) Trapp. He was adopted and loved by Ronald F. Schutte. He was also loved dearly by his stepfather Elmer Trapp.

Dale is survived by his wife, Melissa Schutte who he married on August 18th, 1990; his daughter, Jessica (Andrew) Touron, of Boerne, TX; one grandchild, Zayden Touron who was Papaw’s world; siblings Dawn Schutte-Frasure of Russells Point, OH, Donna Cole of Wapakoneta, OH, Ronda Schutte of Russells Point, OH, Betty Jo Miller of Barry, TX, Lola Motter-Clayton of Saint Marys, OH, Gary Motter of Blooming Grove, TX; step-siblings, Tim Trapp and Candy McCarthy of Piqua, OH, Jesse Trapp of Fairborn, OH; and Christine Loraine of Sidney. He has many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews that he was close to. He was very close with cousin, John Schutte. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Schutte; stepfather, Elmer Trapp; stepbrother, Tim Trapp; and grandparents, Lester and Erma McKinney.

Dale worked at Sidney Tool and Die for 21 years. He then worked for Delta Granite in Texas. Dale loved classic cars, outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, trap shooting, recreational shooting, and Ohio State football. Dale coached IUTIS softball and bowled in a league for several years. He loved all kinds of music. Dale also loved putting smiles on everyone's faces. He was a jokester. But most of all he loved his family more than anything. He loved spending time with his grandson "The Amazing Zayden." 

A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10 A.M. at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Terry officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 7 P.M. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cromesfh.com

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