Charles R. Schetzer, age 93 of Omaha, NE (formerly Riverton, IA) passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at St. Joseph Villa in Omaha.
Charles was born on June 22, 1928 in Chicago, IL; the son of Charles H. and L. Blanche (Johnson) Schetzer. After high school he entered the United States Army on November 10, 1950 and honorably served his country during the Korean War. Charles received the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the Army Occupational Medal and the Merit Unit Commendation Award. He was honorably discharged on October 6, 1952.
After his service in the military, he worked many years for the railroad.
A Graveside Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Riverton Cemetery in Riverton, IA. Military Honors will be provided by the Hamburg American Legion.
Remembrances may be left at www.gudefuneralhomes.com.
Shull-Gude Funeral Home in Riverton, IA are in charge of arrangements.
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