Kerry John Schlueter, 49, passed away with his family by his side, loving and holding him while he quietly slipped away so peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 31, 1971 to Perry and Katherine Schlueter. He was a loving child to his parents and family, and later an influential father to his three children.

Kerry was confirmed and a member at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna. He was a 1989 Graduate of Orangeville High School.

On October 10, 1992, he married Tina Rockey Schlueter. He enjoyed his time working at FS Stephenson Service Co before farming full time on the family farm.

Kerry loved riding his Harley with his family and friends. Growing up he was an athlete: a talented bowler, football player and baseball player. He also raced snowmobiles with his dad and later helped him continue running the racing organization for many years. He also loved hunting and fishing with family and friends.

Kerry also served 10 years on Davis/Dakota Baseball Association (D&D) board, he loved coaching not only his children but he loved all the players, even the opposing teams. It was always a friendly competition as Kerry was a good friend to all the coaches and players on both sides of the diamond. We had many laughs and stories after every game, especially if he threw in one of his trick plays.

In Kerry's words, he would say, "Surround yourself with good people" he did just that and he was always there to help a friend in need.

He will always be remembered as a strong, hard working, fun loving man, but we surely can't leave out, smart aleck! If he wasn't giving you a hard time or teasing you, he was helping you.

Kerry is survived by: his wife Tina of 27 years, children Brady (Taylor Curry), Kendahlyn, and Garrett. His parents, Perry and Katherine. His brother, Brent and his nieces and nephews: Blake, Olivia, Abi Schlueter. His in-laws: Dale and Nancy Rockey, brother in law, Scott Rockey, sister-in-law Tami Kendzor and niece Kaylee Stuckey and nephew Riley Kendzor. Along with numerous aunts and uncles.

Kerry is proceeded in death and joined in Heaven by his grandparents: Vernon and Josie Schlueter, Harry and Bernice Nelson and Philip Grandstrand.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna in Davis, IL.

Cremation rites to be accorded.

Burial will be at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna Cemetery in Davis, IL at a later date.

A celebration of life will also be held at a later date.

Pastor Scott Naevestad will officiate the services.

A memorial has been established in his memory.