Gary Peter Schutz, 60, of Caledonia, died Thursday, January 31, 2008 of injuries from a logging accident in Spring Grove Township, Minn.  He was born April 5,  1947 in Caledonia to Arnold and Philamanie “Butch” (Rouster) Schutz.  He married Dorothy Burmaster April 25, 1987, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia.

Schutz was a self-employed logger in the area for a majority of his life.  He was an avid outdoorsman and he liked fishing, hunting and trapping.  He also enjoyed coaching youth soccer, especially his team “The Dirty Birds.”

Schutz is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his mother Philamanie “Butch” Schutz, both of Caledonia, a son, Peter (Grace) Engen of La Crosse, two  daughters, Katie and Sarah Schutz, both of Caledonia, three grandchildren, a brother, Paul (Sonja) Schutz of San Antonio, Texas , two sisters, Janet (Bob) Schutz of Kiawah Island, S. C. and Mary (Larry) Besse of Caledonia, and many brothers and sisters in law and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, February 4, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia.  Father Gregory Leif will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Caledonia.  Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Hall, behind St. Mary’s Church, Caledonia, where a prayer service will be at 5 p.m.  Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church Monday.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice.  McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia is assisting the family with arrangements.