Mark Schutz Obituary, Death Duluth, MN – Duluth, Minnesota, and the wider fishing community mourn the death of Mark David Schutz, who passed away on April 24, 2025, at 56 from heart-related complications. A beloved figure, Mark left a lasting mark through his passion for fishing, dedication to addiction recovery, and steadfast faith. Born on October 20, 1968, Schutz forged deep connections both on and off the water.
He mentored anglers and organized community fishing events, earning admiration across Minnesota. To honor his life, Discover Church will host a memorial service on Sunday, May 4, 2025, with visitation at 1 p.m., a service at 2 p.m., and a luncheon afterward. Despite battling alcoholism, Schutz transformed his struggles into a mission to uplift others. He championed addiction recovery by blending his love for fishing with faith-based outreach.
Consequently, a fundraising campaign in his honor now supports fishing licenses for recovery program participants statewide. This initiative, rooted in Mark’s values, funds free inner-city fishing events, family retreats, and therapeutic fishing programs. It offers those in recovery a constructive outlet, a cause Mark passionately endorsed.
Friends and family, including his children Gracie and Grady, express deep gratitude for the community’s overwhelming support and shared memories. Tributes celebrate Mark’s generosity, devotion to Christ, and quiet resilience.
As Duluth bids farewell, Mark Schutz’s legacy endures through the lives he touched, the lines he cast, and the peace he helped others find on the water.
