Egbert Schutt, 78, a Lee County, Florida resident for the past 18 years, formerly of New York City, NY passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born September 12, 1937 in Berlin, Germany to Hans-Heinz and Gertrude Schutt, now deceased.
Egbert began his career in his 20's in Hamburg, Germany as an apprentice in the culinary studies and International Hotel business management. In 1960, he came to the United States and continued his career in the hotel industry and worked in many distinguished private business clubs. Egbert worked 28 years for two of these major exclusive business clubs - The Sky Club and The Board Room Club - both formerly located on Park Avenue in NYC.
He enjoyed traveling through Europe and meeting with family and friends while enjoying and learning about various cultures, foods and wines. He had a passion and true love for both sailing and soccer. During his early years, he took many sailing adventures on major prominent ships. He owned his own sail boat both in Long Island and Florida where he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Soccer games and tournaments were always a scheduled event and a major topic of discussion.
In his later years, he enjoyed his home in Cape Coral and Fort Myers Beach with his wife, Christel. The water and the beach were favorite places he enjoyed to spend his time. He looked forward hearing from his two children, Michelle and Oliver and his four grandchildren who knew him as 'Opa'. Planning and spending family gatherings together between NY and Florida was always something that put a smile on his face.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Christel Schutt of Cape Coral; two loving children, Michelle Schutt-Eng (John) and Oliver Schutt (Erica) all of NYC, NY; four beautiful grandchildren - Amanda, Kyle, Olivia, and Ryan ; as well as his siblings - brother, Hans-Juergen Schutt (Wiebke) and sister, Heide Jendritzky (Dirk), all of Germany.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.
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