Ronald Joseph Schutte passed away peacefully at Evelyn’s Hospice House on February 9, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born in Festus, MO on March 15, 1939.

He was predeceased by his parents, Jerry J. and Pearl (Gibbons) Schutte, and his brothers, Robert and C. Edward Schutte.

Ronald was lovingly remembered by his daughters, Veronique Schutte Nicklas, S. Monique Dattilo, L. Chantal Stapleton, his grandchildren, Aaron Nicklas, Heather (Wiegraffe) Dattilo, Melissa (Westbrook) Dattilo, His great grandchildren, Luke Nicklas, Harper Nicklas, Ashton Wiegraffe, Olivia Wiegraffe, Ayla Westbrook, and Liara Westbrook.

After bring drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War, he worked his entire career at McDonnell Douglas (Boeing).

Some of Ronald’s hobbies include archery, fishing, swing dancing, finance, speaking French, playing cards and he loved telling dad jokes.

Service: The service will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on February 18, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Evelyn’s Hospice House appreciated.