Mary M. (Means) Schuetze, 75, passed away Sept. 15, 2023, in her home. Born to Elmer and Alice (Thurtle) Means in Lincoln, she was the last born to join 5 other siblings.

She married the love of her life, Ernest “Erine,” in 1965. She stayed at home to raise their 3 children and watched over the livestock on the farm. Mary treasured her relationships and always had an open door for her friends and neighbors. She loved being a 4-H Mom and a spectator at her kid’s and grandkid’s sporting and musical events.  Mary enjoyed baking and canning, embroidering, gardening and making “grandma blankets.”

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ernie, parents, son-in-law Wesley Springer, nephew Todd Schmucker, niece Alyce Means, siblings: Charles, Bob, C. Lucille Schmucker, and James.

Survived by son and daughter-in-law: Chris & Carol (Orringderff) Schuetze, daughter Tami Springer, son Kevin Schuetze and his friend Sheri, grandchildren: Sarah (Tyler) Montgomery, Stephen & Stephanie Springer, Rachel (Aaron) Ross, Carter & Atley and great grandchild Amelia Montogomery, brother Pat Means and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to her caregivers, Jessica and Liz. With their care and dedication, Mary was able to live out her final months in the home she adored and cherished.

Visitation 6 – 8 PM, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Wyuka Funeral Home, Lincoln, NE. Funeral 11 AM, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at St. James Catholic Church, Cortland, NE.

Memorials to Tami Springer for the family to bring Christmas gifts to needy children in the Lincoln area.