Dennis E. Schuster

Dennis E. Schuster, 81, of Grand Island died Monday, August 18, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, August 22nd at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Celebrating Mass will be Father Jorge Canela. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Army and United Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Memorials are suggested to either St. Mary’s Cathedral or Spirit Catholic Radio Ministries. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Dennis was born on November 10, 1943, in Tecumseh, Nebraska, the son of Edward and Lucy (Wistuba) Schuster. He grew up on farms near Tecumseh and Hampton. Dennis graduated from Lincoln Pius X High School and attended the Lincoln School of Commerce. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On June 28, 1969, Dennis was united in marriage to Marie Lempke at the St. Libory Catholic Church. This union was blessed with children Kevin, Michael and Kaylene. Dennis was employed by the City of Grand Island Street Department, retiring after more than 25 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Knights of Columbus, Brothers in Christ Bible Study and the American Legion. Dennis assisted with Spirit Catholic Radio Ministries and Pro Life. He and his wife proudly participated on a Hall County Hero Flight to Washington, D.C. His greatest passion was for his family and faith. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Marie; children, Kevin Schuster, Michael (Michelle) Schuster and Kaylene (Alan) Grudzinski; and grandchildren, Austin Grudzinski, Hannah Schuster, Andrew Grudzinski, Hailey Schuster, Caden Schuster, Brody Schuster and Hudson Schuster. Other survivors include brothers, Vernon (Marguerite) Schuster, Virgil Schuster and Ronald (Betty) Schuster; sister-in-law, Elaine Schuster; brothers-in-law, Joe Lempke and Jim (Linda) Lempke and several nieces and nephews. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gene (Lois) Schuster and Orville Schuster; sister, Virginia (Jerry) Monaghan and sister-in-law, Marlene Schuster.

Dennis E. Schuster

November 1, 1943 - August 18, 2025

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November 1, 1943 - August 18, 2025

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