Samuel James Schutt

Samuel James Schutt, age 42, of Amboy passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato on April 15, 2025.

Visitation will be Monday, April 21, 2025 from 4-7 pm at the Lake Crystal Mortuary. A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11 am with a visitation at 10 am at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Lake Crystal. There will be a luncheon following the service in the church fellowship hall followed by a private family internment. In honor of Sam, please no suits and ties. Sam was most comfortable in jeans, camo and boots, so feel free to dress accordingly. A livestream of the service will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com.

Sam, also known as Hootie by his friends, was born on May 24, 1982, in Madelia, Minnesota, to Doug and Sue (Ross) Schutt. Sam was baptized as an infant and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Vernon Center. He was active in 4-H and very proud of the chickens and geese he raised and showed. Sam graduated from Maple River High School in 2000 and attended Pine City Technical College, studying taxidermy. Since the time he was a small child, Sam loved the outdoors and was happiest when fishing, hunting, and spending time in nature. One of his favorite things to do was to take part in the annual Brainerd Ice Fishing Tournament with friends. He frequently talked about moving to an acreage in northern Minnesota where he could do what he loved. He spent most of his adult life working in farrowing barns and took a lot of pride in his work. He had several beloved pets and many close friends with whom he enjoyed spending time.

Sam is survived by his parents, Doug and Sue Schutt of Amboy; siblings, Amber (Nathan) Lawrence, Andrea (Dan) DeShano, and Ross Schutt; three nieces; five nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Sam was preceded in death by his grandparents, Myron and Joan Schutt and Robert and Marge Ross.

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