Richard (Dick) Scheetz
Born May 30, 1920 Joined our Church Family April 15, 1962 / Joined the Heavenly Family March 8, 2001
A well- attended Funeral service for Dick was held Thursday, March 15th here at FUMC
The following poem was contributed by a friend of Greg Scheetz in loving memory of Dick Scheetz.
I’M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembering joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now: He set he free.
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Thursday, March 08, 2001
Richard Dale "Dick" Scheetz, 80, of Barstow, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Barstow. Born May 30, 1920 in Topeka, Kan., Scheetz lived in Barstow for 41 years. He worked as an electrician at the Santa Fe railroad for 44 years. He liked reading the Bible and was an avid sports fan. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a financial treasurer, at-large member of the church board, involved in scouting and was a scout master. He was also a member of Barstow Masonic Lodge 682 for 51 years. He was a member and former treasurer of the American Legion, a member of the Christian Business Men's Committee and chairman of the board of the Santa Fe Friendship Club. Survivors include his son Gregory Scheetz of Barstow; his daughter Linda Fischer of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; two brothers, Robert Scheetz and Kenneth Scheetz, both of Topeka; and four grandchildren, David Fischer, Melissa Fischer, Daryl Scott, and Carrie Scott. Burial was at Mountain View Memorial Park, 37067 Irwin Road. |