John C. Schuttler, 65, Hernando (Citrus Hills), died suddenly Sept. 28, 2000 at his residence. A native of Chicago, he was born Aug. 16, 1935 to the late Christian and Anna Schuttler. He moved to Florida 11 years ago from Chicago where he retired from the Chicago Police Dept. after 32 years of service. He was assigned to both the Detective and Uniform Divisions during his career and received numerous awards and commendations. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of V.F.W. Post #4252. Other affiliations include the Italian-American Club, National Association of Retired Law Enforcement Officers and the Illinois Club. Survived by wife, Clara “Mona” Schuttler; four sons, Michael J. of Orland Hills, IL, Richard J. of Lakeland, FL, Chris J. of Lockport, IL and Fred J. of Burbank, IL; three daughters, Debra Cole of Palos Hills, IL, Pamela Raebig of Lakeland, FL and Cheryl Sykes of Hometown, IL; one sister, Bonnie Murphy of Schaumburg, IL; 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a wife, Carmen Schuttler (Jan. 8, 1999) and his mother, Anna Schuttler (Sept. 26, 2000). Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday, Oct. 2, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Scholastica Catholic Church, with Fr. Richard Jankowski celebrant. Burial will follow with Military Honors at Florida National Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. 352-726-8323 .
