Gene T. Schuck
March 22, 1929 – May 4, 2018
A funeral service will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Friday, May 11, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jeff Wenke officiating. Private interment will occur at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 10, 2018, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 89, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 4, 2018. Gene was a descendent of Isadore and Fern (Lucas) Schuck. Gene was born in Muncie, IN on March 22, 1929, where he graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1947 and Ball State University in 1951. Gene then served in the army artillery from 1951 to 1954, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant. He served in Korea from 1952 to 1954 and was awarded the Bronze Star. After being discharged, he received his Masters in Music Education in 1958. He served as a music teacher in Knox, IN from 1954 to 1957 and Kalamazoo, MI, from 1957 to his retirement in 1984. He dearly loved children and enjoyed teaching them. He continued to substitute teach until 1993. He was a member of the Gideons for over 30 years and was deeply involved in their ministry of distributing God’s Word. The Gideon motto Isaiah 55:11, “So shall my word be that goes out of my mouth; it shall not return unto me voice, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and prosper in the things for which I sent it” was his favorite verse. Gene taught Sunday School, was a youth counselor and a choir director for several churches. He was an essential part of establishing the Center Avenue Community Church in Portage, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife Emogene McIntyre Schuck and eight siblings. He is survived by his children, Tom Schuck, David Schuck, Jonathan Schuck, Darlene Stover, and Nathan (Lydia) Schuck; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends.
We send our love and prayers as you celebrate his life and mourn your loss of him here with you on earth. May your joy be great when you reunite someday in heaven!
We send our love and prayers as you celebrate his life and mourn your loss of him here with you on earth. May your joy be great when you reunite someday in heaven!
My condolences and prayers to the family
My condolences and prayers to the family
I remember Mr. Shuck well. Oakwood Junior High. Always smiling, loved his music. I’m sure he was a good influence on me! And , not to forget, the bow tie that was in evidence daily! He lives on in my memory!
I remember Mr. Shuck well. Oakwood Junior High. Always smiling, loved his music. I’m sure he was a good influence on me! And , not to forget, the bow tie that was in evidence daily! He lives on in my memory!
My deepest sympathies to Gene’s family. I have so many memories of Mr. Schuck, from the time I was a music student in elementary school, to the many days I spent with the family. He, and the entire family, were always so kind and welcoming.
My deepest sympathies to Gene’s family. I have so many memories of Mr. Schuck, from the time I was a music student in elementary school, to the many days I spent with the family. He, and the entire family, were always so kind and welcoming.
Sincere condolences on Gene’s death – may God grant you His deep peace as you begin your family journey without him. Is. 26:3 Lydia
Sincere condolences on Gene’s death – may God grant you His deep peace as you begin your family journey without him. Is. 26:3 Lydia
I really enjoyed getting to know Gene as we spent time together. He told me many stories about his life from childhood to present day. They were always fun to hear. I will miss Gene. My prayers are with his family and friends to find comfort in knowing that he is joyfully sitting at Jesus’ feet.
I really enjoyed getting to know Gene as we spent time together. He told me many stories about his life from childhood to present day. They were always fun to hear. I will miss Gene. My prayers are with his family and friends to find comfort in knowing that he is joyfully sitting at Jesus’ feet.
I have wonderful memories of Gene dating back to Muncie Cental High School and with Imogene back to when she was a student at Ball State. Gene sang at the wedding of my wife and I in Indianapolis June 17 1955. What a beautiful Christian (in the truest sense of the word) couple. I look forward to seeing them in heaven.
I have wonderful memories of Gene dating back to Muncie Cental High School and with Imogene back to when she was a student at Ball State. Gene sang at the wedding of my wife and I in Indianapolis June 17 1955. What a beautiful Christian (in the truest sense of the word) couple. I look forward to seeing them in heaven.
Deepest Sympathy, l was sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. Your family was a good memory from my youth years. I loved both of your parents. May God bring you comfort, peace and strength as you go through this difficult time. Rejoicing that he is in heaven with no more pain and suffering.
Deepest Sympathy, l was sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. Your family was a good memory from my youth years. I loved both of your parents. May God bring you comfort, peace and strength as you go through this difficult time. Rejoicing that he is in heaven with no more pain and suffering.
God Bless my Grandpa Schuck. May he be at peace with God now.
God Bless my Grandpa Schuck. May he be at peace with God now.