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Thomas W. Schlueter 83, a lifelong resident of Dubuque and currently of Asbury, Iowa died peacefully Monday, January 26, 2015 at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Church of The Nativity with the Rev. James Miller officiating. The parish rosary society will recite the rosary at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at the church. A parish scripture wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Tom was born on May 3, 1931 in Dubuque, the son of Leo B. and Helen (Ott) Schlueter. He graduated from Loras Academy and attended Loras College. Tom was passionate about the game of baseball and very proud of his baseball skills. He started playing at the age of 13 and went on to play for numerous leagues throughout his playing days. Tom's favorite memory of his baseball career was when he was a member of the semi-pro team, the Dubuque Star Brewers, and was struck out swinging against Satchel Paige who went on to become a famous major league pitcher.
On May 9, 1964, Tom married Dorothy Wubben at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dubuque. Tom joined the Schlueter Insurance Agency in 1953 with his father and brother and went on to become vice president of the firm. He was president of the local insurance association and a state representative of that association. He was active in many fund raising drives for The United Way, Cancer Society, Stonehill Care Center, Wahlert High School, Loras College and Mercy Medical Center.
Nothing was more important to Tom than his "bride", children, grandchildren and his abiding love of country. He had a deep appreciation for music and enjoyed singing and playing the piano.
Surviving is his wife Dorothy of Asbury; his children, Thomas (Ellen Neuhaus) Schlueter and their children Nathaniel, Cy Thomas and William of Green Bay, WI; Mary Kay (Bill) Meyer and their children Olivia, Sadie, Meredith and Faye of Dyersville, IA; Susan (Dan) Wirtz and their children Josephine and Eva of Atlanta, GA; Angela (David) Wilson and their children Lucas and Owen of Martinsville, VA; Carl (Hayley Bush) Schlueter of St. Paul, MN; Janet (Merritt) Gammage and their children Leo and Greta of Dubuque, IA; Helen Schlueter of Chamblee, GA; Peter (Nicole Westphal) and their son Elliot of Denver, CO and John (Jennifer) Schlueter and their children Henry and Grant of Chicago, IL; his siblings, Robert (Ellen) Schlueter of Dubuque, Jane Ross of Dyersville, IA, Joseph (Rose Mary) Schlueter of Mason City, IA, Bernard (Judith) Schlueter of Ohio and Helen (Edward) Hood of Cedar Falls, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John (Patricia) Schlueter and Leo (Judith) Schlueter and his brother-in-law, Merle Ross.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Deacons Dave McGhee and Steve Whiteman, Hospice of Dubuque, Dr. Chad Nachtman and his awesome staff, Dr. Thomas Johnson and Tom's coffee buddies, especially Gene.
Memorials may be given to Nativity Church, Hospice of Dubuque and THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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