Gerald Lee Schlutter, age 83, of North Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from the complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Gerald was born September 22, 1939 in Sioux City, Iowa to Roy Herman Schlutter and Martha Hattendorf. Gerald was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force.
Gerald is preceded by his wife, Areti. He is survived by his brother Dennis, wife Lois; and sister Shirley, husband Dave; and his three step-children John, wife Dana their children Emily, Kiefer, Dylan; Telly, wife Darci, their children Berkley, Connor; and Christinne.
Gerald graduated from Westmar College with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry. Dreaming of a life outside of Iowa and a life of farming, he joined the United States Air Force in 1963. He served in the USAF in bases all over the USA and in Europe with in-depth training in nuclear weapons. At one point in his career he was the Senior Standboard Missile Combat Crew Commander for the 90th Strategic Missile Wing at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base. This was a prestigious job in the strategic missile career field. But that was something most people or his kids did not know because he was a humble, hard working, friendly and private man. He retired from the USAF in 1983.
He loved traveling with the love of his life - Areti. They made trips to England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Turkey and of course Areti’s homeland Greece. He enjoyed travel with Areti and his friends. In all occasions Gerald would confess that the best part was almost always the “pommes frites and a beer”. He enjoyed reading, watching soccer, driving his motorcycle, Miata Club activities and traveling. He will be missed by his kids, friends and siblings.
A memorial service for Gerald Lee Schlutter will be held Friday, October 21, 2022 at 5:00 pm at Palm Northwest Mortuary, 6701 N.Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89131. Arrangements are made by Palm Northwest Mortuary. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmnorthwest.com for Gerald Lee Schlutter family.
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