Steven L. Schutt

Steven Schutt, 66, of Clarion passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.

Private family funeral services for Steve Schutt will begin at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion.

Steven Lester, son of Eldred and Beverly (Lester) Schutt, was born on May 15, 1950. Steve attended and graduated from Clarion High School in 1968. After graduating, Steve went on to UNI and received his teaching degree. He got his first teaching job in Eagle Grove in 1972 as an elementary art teacher. Steve also taught in Yokohama, Japan for two years.

In his free time while teaching school, Steve began to create teddy bears. He won multiple awards and was instrumental in founding the Teddy Bear Reunion in the Heartland. Steve traveled all over the world giving presentations. He settled back in Clarion and opened up an antique shop and made teddy bears, baskets, and Ukrainian Eggs.

Steve will be remembered for lovingly giving his talents to the town of Clarion. In Steve’s own words, “Be magic!”

Steve is survived by his father Eldred “Tiny” Schutt; sister-in-law Diane Schutt; and numerous other relatives.

He is preceded in death by his mother Beverly Schutt; and brother Yale Schutt.