Wilfred S. "Bud" Schutt Jr. 99, passed away August 11, 2022 following a short illness at the Commons with his family by his side.  He was born December 29, 1922 to Wilfred and Myrtie (Haggett) Schutt in Jordan, N.Y.  Bud graduated from Elbridge High School, attended RIT until joining the 66th Army Air Force where he served in the European-African Middle Eastern Campaign during WWII until 1946.  

He married his high school sweetheart Henrietta Thompson on November 26, 1943 and they were married until her death in 2019 three days prior to their 76th wedding anniversary.  Upon returning from overseas he was reunited with his wife and son of 18 months whom he had yet to meet.

He was employed by NY Central Railroad as a signalman and retired after 43 years from Conrail.

Bud was a former Mason and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jordan where he served as a deacon and trustee for many years.  He coached CYO basketball and managed the Jordan bowling alley for a short time.

He and his wife were founding members of the Erie Canal Parkway on Beaver Street in Jordan. He maintained the grounds there until the age of 94.  He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, camping, traveling, tinkering in his garage, all family activities and a good cup of coffee with friends at the kitchen table.

He was a lifetime member of the Jordan Fire Department

He was predeceased by his wife Henrietta, parents, son Stephen in 1959, sisters Lucille Warrick and Margaret Piddock, and brother Donald Schutt.

He is survived by his son William (Karen) Schutt of Pace FL, daughter Sue (Gary) Bard of Elbridge, 4 grandsons, Stephen (Renee) Schutt of Magnolia, Texas, Brian (Kelly) Schutt of Dover, New Hampshire, Michael (Christina) Bard of Jordan, N.Y. and Matthew (Keri) Bard of Memphis, NY. He also has 14 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Aunt Grace Schutt, Bob and Bonnie Warrick and neighbor Ray Bishop for their loving support the past few years.

Calling hours will be 4-7pm Tuesday, August 16th at the Bush Funeral Home, 120 E. Main St. Elbridge.

Funeral will be 11am Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, 30 Clinton St. Jordan. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Elbridge with Military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jordan Fire Dept at 1N. Hamilton St, Jordan N.Y. or the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Jordan N. Y. 13080