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Oscar Carl Scheetz was born in rural Davison County on September 13, 1914 to Carl and Ella (Buhmann) Scheetz. After completing the 8th grade he went to work on his uncle’s farm. In 1942 he enlisted in the United States Army and after basic training was sent to Calcutta, India where he served as a baker, cook and mess sergeant. He returned to Mitchell in 1946 and on June 11, 1946 he married Florence Schumacher. They made their home in Mitchell where he worked for several restaurants and grocery stores as a cook and baker. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Florence; four children: James (Sheila) Scheetz of Zeeland, MI, Stephen Scheetz of Yankton, Sandra Scheetz (Craig Starr) of Eugene, OR, and Dori (Jan) Olsen of Sioux Falls; two grandchildren: Joshua Starr of San Diego, CA and Rachel Starr of Eugene, OR; one brother, Art (Shirley) Scheetz of Mitchell; one sister, Evelyn Reinfeld of Halifax, PA; three sisters-in-law, Marcella Scheetz of Tripp; Regina Scheetz and Carrie Badker both of Mitchell and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Edward, Ewald and George and one sister, Cecelia Metzger. Visitation(s): Date: Monday, November 22, 2010 Time: Location:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Zion Lutheran Church Prayer Service ~ 7:00 PM 620 East 3rd Avenue Mitchell, South Dakota Service: Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Time: Location:10:30 AM Zion Lutheran Church 620 East 3rd Avenue Mitchell, South Dakota Cemetery: Military Graveside ServiceGraceland Cemetery Mitchell, South Dakota entry posted by Iris Boschma Glanzman of Medford, OR on 01-01-2012 Dearest Florence, I am so sorry to learn today (1-01-2012) of the death of your husband Oscar. My Christmas greeting to you was returned to me as undeliverable this year so I don't know how to contact you. My sympathy and love to you. poetmom@charter.net 541-776-2345 entry posted by Eileen Smith Landmann on 11-26-2010 Dear Florence, Our sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Oscar. My parents always remembered how much he loved fishing and were so happy when he took them to a favorite spot of his. May God Bless. entry posted by Debbie (Reinfeld) Yeakle on 11-23-2010 On behalf of Evelyn Reinfeld and the entire Reinfeld family, I send our love and prayers to Florence and the Scheetz family. Though much distance separates us, we are all close in heart. May God Bless.
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