Dave Schuett of Maxwell passed away at his home on March 31, 2022, at the age of 60.
Dave, the son of Gerald and Janice Schuett, was born in Grand Island on May 27, 1961. His first few years were spent in Grand Island then the family moved to North Platte. After graduating from NPHS, Dave hired on with the railroad and worked as a fireman-oiler until retiring in June 2021.
In 1983, Dave married Malia Moore in North Platte. They lived in North Platte where their daughter, Ashley, was born. The couple later divorced. Dave married Jadeen Ruppert on December 30, 1988, in Maxwell where they made their home. They had five children, Seth, triplets Charles, Chance and Chase, and daughter, Kassandra, and later divorced.
Dave was a member of the Eagles and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, bowling and playing poker. He even won a Nebraska poker tournament and got to play in Vegas!
Dave was a great dad who never missed any of the kids activities and enjoyed teaching them how to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Schuett.
Survivors include his children, Ashley (William) Yonker of North Platte, Seth Schuett of Maxwell, Gerald Chase (Bradee) Schuett of Dickens, Donald Chance (Megan) Schuett of Colorado Springs, CO, David Charles (Valerie) Schuett of Montverde, FL, and Kassandra Schuett of North Platte; his mother and stepfather, Jan and Don Sears of North Platte; sisters, Jennifer Maloney of California and Deborah (Shane) Montgomery of Maxwell; as well as 10 grandchildren and other family.
In keeping with Dave's wishes, cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Centennial Building in North Platte on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 2-5 p.m. Friends and family are invited to come out for refreshments and a time to share memories. Bring your favorite stories and any pictures to show. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.