Frederick Schuster

VALPARAISO, IN—Frederick Walter Schuster, 78, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Valparaiso.
He was born May 14, 1943, in Chicago, to George Frederick and Maxine (Brooks) Schuster. Fred honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a lab manager for Simpson Technologies for 25 years. Fred was a man of many talents and over his lifetime he worked as a journeyman butcher, security guard, law officer and volunteer fireman. Fred was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City, where he was also the sound technician. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering around in his garage or workshop, repairing and building electronics. Fred delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. On Nov. 18, 1972, he married Donna J. (Warnke) Schuster in Chicago, IL.
Surviving are his three siblings: Lorraine (Perry) Price, of Wynne, AR; Peter (Nancy) Schuster, of Kokomo, IN and Gloria Hanks of Valparaiso, IN; nieces and nephews: Barbara (Rob) Wilson, Jennifer (David Arts) Newkirk and Daniel Price; great-nieces and great-nephews: Bridget Smith, Cammie Arts, Noah Wilson, Aiden Coleman, Jett Coleman and Brittany Coleman; great-great niece, Emily Koenemann and many friends and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Donna on Nov. 18, 2010; one niece, Nicole Coleman and brother-in-law, Tommy Hanks.
A private service will be held. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.
Sunset Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.