Gerald Schut, age 85, of Madison, died Thursday, August 9, 2012, at Madison Community Hospital.
Gerald Steven Schut was born December 22, 1926, at Franklin, SD, to William and Ida (Burgers) Schut. He attended country school and served in the US Army during WW II. He farmed near Junius for several years and married Arlyce Gray on September 4, 1953, at Canton Lutheran Church in Canton. They farmed and later moved into Madison. He was a carpenter for Amert Construction and on his own.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, James, Merle and Harvey Schut.
Survivors include his wife Arlyce of Madison; one brother, Roy (Verla) Schut of Brookings; two sisters, Betty (Neal) Busser of Colton and Lois (Dick) Sparkman of Garland, TX; and several nieces & nephews.
Service Information
Visitation
Friday
August 10, 20125:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ellsworth Funeral Home
321 N. Egan Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
Prayer Service
Friday
August 10, 20127:00 PM
Ellsworth Funeral Home
321 N. Egan Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
Funeral Service
Saturday
August 11, 20121:30 PM
Ellsworth Funeral Home
321 N. Egan Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
Graveside Service
Saturday
August 11, 20122:00 PM
Graceland Cemetery
Airport Avenue
Madison, SD 57042