Virgene Lorene Schuette was born April 13, 1930, a gift of God to her parents, Gustav and Verna (Spath) Legband, in Snyder, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Snyder. She graduated from Snyder High School. She was a graduate of Immanuel School of Nursing in Omaha. Virgene worked as a registered nurse at Immanuel Hospital, Omaha, and later at the Student Health Center at UNL. She married Kenneth W. Schuette on July 7, 1957 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Their marriage was blessed with four children: David, Naomi, Karen and Valerie.
Virgene was known for her care and compassion. Her most treasured roles in life were being a wife, mom and grandma. She also cherished her role as sister to Lois. Her genuine love for others was shown through her quiet manner and in always putting others first. She shared her God-given gifts with others in service to her church and community. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wahoo and served there in many ways, including as a Sunday School Superintendent, church treasurer, and member of the LWML. Virgene served on the Board of Education for Mead Public Schools and was part of the Mead Library Board. She worked part-time for the United States Postal Service in Mead. She and Kenneth enjoyed traveling to Barbershop contests and to various sites during their retirement years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Kenneth. Those who remain to grieve her loss and rejoice in the gift of her life are: son David (Alice) Schuette of Lincoln, NE; daughters, Naomi (Robert) Schroeder of Jansen, NE; Karen (Bill) Hartwig of Fremont, NE; Valerie (Ron) Sukup of Winnetoon, NE. Grandchildren: Noel Johnson; Autumn Johnson; Karlene (Justin) Sommerfeld; Jocelyn, Kaitlin and Leah Sukup, and great-grandson Greyson Sommerfeld; Sister and Brother-in-law Lois and Orlando Mueller; Sisters-in-law Luella (Gerald) Jahnke and Joyce Schuette; Brothers-in-law Larry (Kay) Schuette; Leon Schuette; Delbert (Sally) Schuette; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Virgene was called out of this life into eternal life as a gift of God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the age of 89 years, 9 months and 20 days, and she has received the consummation of her Baptism, the crown of eternal life. Her body will be lovingly laid to rest at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Hooper on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 9:30 AM to await in peace the Day of the Resurrection. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 11:30 AM, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont, Nebraska, with the Rev. Zachary Courie officiating.
Visitation will be Friday with the family present from 5pm to 8pm with at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to The Lutheran Hour or Redeemer Lutheran Church Wahoo building fund.
This is the earthly record of Virgene Lorene Schuette. The heavenly record reads, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labors." "The blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sins."
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Condolences(8)
Jacklynn Petersen
Mead, NE Monday, February 17, 2020 I enjoyed getting to know Virgene in the library friends group. She was always kind and willing to help. I enjoyed a visit with her after she moved to Fremont and she was enjoying her new home. I will miss her soft voice and caring personality. Our sincere sympathy. Wayne and JackieMelissa Ann Konecky
Mead, NE Monday, February 10, 2020 I am so sorry to hear of Virgene's passing. She was one of the nicest and kindest people I've known and she will surely be missed. <3Doug Heller
Omaha, NE Monday, February 10, 2020 Naomi, David, Karen and Valerie -So sorry to hear of your mom's passing this past week. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you at this time.
Tami Kuenning
Omaha, NE Saturday, February 8, 2020 Dear David, Naomi, Karen and Valerie,I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of your dear mother. She cultivated an atmosphere of peace and warmth that was felt immediately upon entering her home. What a gift and treasure it must have been for you to have call her "mother". Bruce and I send our deepest sympathy and love to your family.
Melissa Lamb-Peale
Dublin, OH Friday, February 7, 2020 Naomi, David, Karen and Valerie - I was so sorry to hear of Virgene's passing. She was a great friend to my mom for many years, and I know that Mom would want to send you her love and prayers if she were able. I have happy memories of spending time at your house as a child and through the years when I visited Naomi. Your mom was always so kind to me! I'm glad that I knew her and that Naomi and I have remained close friends for so long. My love and condolences to all of you! MelissaJolene Stockamp
Fremont, NE Friday, February 7, 2020 I am sad to read of Virgene's death. I met Virgene through LWML. She was one of the kindest ladies I have known. Sending prayers for comfort..Donna Johnson
lincoln, NE Thursday, February 6, 2020 I am so sorry to hear of Virgene's passing. She was so very, very kind to my mother Bernice Wiese. Mom also has your families in her thoughts and prayers. You have both of our sympathies.Doug and Diane Jiskra
, NE Thursday, February 6, 2020 Naomi and family, So so for the loss of your mom. It's always difficult to lose a parent. Thinking of you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.