Jerry James Schueller, age 75, of Belmont, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11,  2026.  Jokingly known as the former Mayor of Belmont, He met his high school sweetheart 60 years ago and married Darla.  He grew up enjoying trips to his grandparents farm in Carson City.   Jerry was an avid reader, crossword puzzler, Red Wings and Tigers fan, hockey player, boater and other hobbies with close friends.  He was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying hunting, fishing, chopping wood and taking care of his yard. He was a retired sales representative and after retirement, he enjoyed working at Den Ketelaar Plumbing.  Jerry was a longtime donor of plasma for many years

Most of all he loved spending time with his family, extended family events, especially time with grandchildren and their sporting events.  He rarely missed a family event.  

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Darla; children: Joshua Sage (Renee Marie) Schueller, Andrew Jacob (Hollie Irene) Schueller; grandchildren: Rachel Reanna, Brendan Sage, Avery Irene, Trevor James; sibling: Tom (Judy) Schueller, Judy (Bob) VanderZwart, Kathy (Mike) Fox, Colleen (Mike) Scott; sister-in-law, Sandra Sage; many nieces and nephews, and Thursday night fishing buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Irene Schueller.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am Wednesday, September 16  at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 6390 Belmont Ave NE, Belmont, MI, with Rev. Charles Schwartz presiding.  Burial will be held at Plainfield Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 1601 Post Dr. N.E, Belmont, 49306.  Visitation will also be held Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church.