Greg Schuetz

Gregory James, Schuetz, 64, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on 1 January 2024 in his home.

Greg was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Jim and Jane Schuetz on 22 April 1959. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Valley State University. He worked as a Human Resources Director for Paramelt for 6 years. He also worked at The Holland Sentinel, Prince/ Johnson Controls, and Electrolux. He enjoyed classic rock and roll, playing the guitar, reading science fiction novels, cooking, going to the beach, science fiction, and spending time with his family. He received 2 associate degrees, and multiple awards and decorations during his service to the United States Air Force from 1983-1990.

Greg is survived by his wife Diane Jansen, Holland MI, his oldest daughter Whitney Antor and her two children Gabe and Mia of Hudsonville MI, his son Justin Schuetz with his spouse Allison and their son Axel of Spanaway WA, his daughter Sierra Schuetz with her Partner Fred Flipse and their newborn daughter Tallulah of Holland MI, his step-mother Mary Jo Schuetz of Fenton MI, and his siblings Kathy Alfonso her husband Brian and their children Al and Maria of Dexter, Michigan, Lisa Wagner her husband Joe and their son Max of Columbus, Ohio, Tom Schuetz his wife Cindy and their son Christian of Midland MI, and Mike White with his wife Tracy and their children, James, Allison, Kaci, and Eli of Linden MI.

He is preceded in death by his mother Jane Schuetz of Midland, MI, and his father Jim Schuetz of Sanford, MI.

Visitation will be held at Dykstra Northwood Chapel, 295 Douglas Ave, Holland MI on January 7 from 3-5 pm. The Memorial service with Reverend Mary Jo Schuetz will be held at Dykstra Northwood Chapel on January 8 at 1 pm.

Memorial donations may be made to Community Action House, 739 Paw Paw Drive, Holland, MI 49423.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all who loved Greg and considered him a friend. Greg could be the silliest or sternest person in the room, depending on what he felt the room needed. He cared for and honored the life-systems that brought his family prosperity while encouraging a healthy dose of rebellion and skepticism. He was a caring soul with a deep love for laughter, and he will be missed.