David Schlueter
David “Butch” Schlueter, age 61, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home.
Butch was born December 13, 1962, in St. Francis, Wisconsin to David W. and Carol Jean Schlueter.
A proud Marine Veteran, he served his country in the United States Marines from 1983-1987, on the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower and at Camp Lejeune, until he was honorably discharged in 1987. Butch’s passion for the Marines and his country were unshakeable and intertwined in his everyday way of living.
He worked as a Mail Handler for the United States Postal Service for 26 years, until he retired in 2019.
Butch is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Julie (Pratt) A. Schlueter. Butch’s life was a love letter to Julie. They met over a camping trip during a girl’s weekend and 10 months later they were married.
He is further survived by his mother Carol Jean Schlueter (Catherine Gallenberger); stepmother Dorothy Schlueter; mother and father in-laws Kathy and Richie Graczyk; sister Jodene (Dan) Stefanovich; daughters Elizabeth Schlueter and Amanda Schlueter; stepsons Benjamin (Courtney) Wurtinger and Adam Wurtinger; brother in-law Jeff (Jenny) Pratt; sister in-law Lori Hintz; sister in-law Carol Pratt (Joseph Schertzl).
Cherished, loved and fun grandfather to Gabrielle, Cameron and Avianna.
Butch is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family, friends, and USMC brothers.
He is preceded in death by his father David W. Schlueter; grandparents Arthur and Jean Anderson; Uncle Karl Schlueter; brother in-law “Uncle” Clark Hintz.
Butch had a love of racing that started with his father. After the sprint races, Butch and his father would stop at Jimmy’s Grotto in Waukesha for Italian sausage sandwiches. His love of racing lives on through his stepsons with an ultimate bucket list trip to the Indianapolis 500 together.
We could always find Butch giving back in some way. His involvement in the American Legion, volunteering at the Human Concerns Food Pantry, donating over 10 gallons of blood, the ways are too numerous to count. When he wasn’t volunteering, we could find Butch and Julie off on countless traveling adventures together with friends they considered family. It has to be said that Butch’s ultimate passion was for his grandchildren. Swimming in the backyard pool, trips to the park, letting each of them help with everything he did and teaching them about love, respect and the art of giving back.
Butch was a loving, genuine man who was called home too soon.
Semper Fi
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to a Veteran charity of your choice. Butch was fond of the Wounded Warrior Project and many others.
