Carl H. Schutte

North Augusta, SC—Funeral Services for Mr. Carl Henry Schutte Jr.,96, beloved husband of Virginia (Polly) Schutte, of Fieldcrest Drive, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest March 30, 2016, will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Reverend James D. Dennis, Jr., officiating. Interment in Westover Memorial Park with Veterans Honors rendered by The American Legion Jesse C. Lynch Memorial Post #71. Carl was born February 4, 1920 in Quincy, Illinois, graduating from University of Iowa in 1942 with a BA in Science. He then was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Infantry, having graduated ROTC. In 1944, he was commissioned Captain and embarked with the 66th Infantry Division to sail from England to Lorient, France aboard the SS Cheshire, along with the ill-fated SS Leopoldville, which was torpedoed. After honorable discharge May 20th, 1945, he was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Service Victory Medal, American Theater Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and a Bronze Star. He never forgot those who perished and remained a patriot his whole life. Carl moved to North Augusta in 1951 with his wife Florrie Johnston (deceased in 1982). His career began here as Benefits Manager for E.I. DuPont. They had two children Chris Schutte, Augusta and Joanna Hadden (Mark) of Lincolnton, GA. He became Human Resource Manager for DuPont, retiring in 1984, after 32 years. Carl married Polly Branch, "his Precious Angel Baby" in 1982, adding her five children and their families to his, loving them as his own, and becoming Papa to DiAnne Elliott, Orlando, Sharon Webb (Tom), Augusta, Terri Ryan (Lee), Denver, CO, Jimmy Branch, Hot Springs Village, AR, Cindy Dawkins (Pat), Daphne, AL. He leaves behind 18 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. He will also be greatly missed by their devoted housekeeper and good family friend of 60 years, Martha Robinson and her family. His beloved sister, Chloe Rosenburg (Steve), also fondly known as Babe, living in El Paso will mourn his passing from afar because of her health issues. Carl was a member of The American Legion Jesse C. Lynch Memorial Post 71 for 28 years, serving as Chaplain for 10 years and making many well-loved, loyal, and respected friends. He was also a member of the Aiken Golf Association for many years after retirement. He enjoyed the privilege of serving as a scorekeeper for the Master's Golf Tournament for 25 years. He dreamed of traveling overseas, and had the opportunity to make numerous trips to Switzerland to visit Polly's daughter, Terri and husband Lee, as well as traveling with them throughout Europe, and a last "hoorah" on the Queen Mary 2 crosssing to England in September, 2015. His daredevil antics kept everyone on their toes for every trip – whether climbing icy steps on the top of the Alps or almost falling into the Venice canal! Never a dull moment. Papa lived life to the fullest, enjoying every day. Every scrap of paper that could be reused, every discarded pencil stub and especially a “still good” pen were lovingly wrapped in his saved rubber bands and deposited in his desk drawers in his study. Every battery or light bulb with a smidgen of life found a home in Papa’s menagerie. He could tell you the exact gas mileage the car got on his last day of driving. We will miss all of it. He loved his family, his many friends, gardening, travel, golf, coaching and playing baseball with his son and grandchildren, reading (and actually remembering everything he read!), and especially in his later years, his American Legion activities. He took so much pride in being able to still fit in that WW2 uniform. Never was there a more well-respected or loved man and his family and friends will miss him greatly. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Friday evening from 6 until 8. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to The American Legion Jesse C. Lynch Memorial Post # 71 Building Fund, P.O. Box 6036, North Augusta, SC 29861. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry at www.poseycares.com

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Carl H. Schutte

February 4, 1920 - March 30, 2016