Floyd Edwin Schlueter, Jr.

Floyd Edwin Schlueter Jr, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully in his home in Upper Marlboro Maryland on November 1st at the age of 68 with his loving wife by his side due to complications resulting from cancer. He now rests eternally with his infant son, Floyd Edwin Schlueter III (Little Eddie, deceased) and his parents Floyd Edwin Schlueter Sr. and Anna Mae Odum Schlueter (deceased) and his oldest sister Nancy (deceased). Floyd was born on December 27th 1955 and is a lifetime resident of Maryland. He is survived by his wife Cheryl of 42 years and his 2 remaining sisters, Patricia (Pat) and Cynthia (Cindy) and his brother in laws his nieces and nephews and their wives and husbands and great nieces and nephews who always referred to him as Uncle Bus.

Floyd served his country with the 81st Airborne Battalion out of Fort Bragg NC and was honorably discharged from his service in February of 1979. He then attended school on the GI Bill after completion of service to his country. In November of 1982 Floyd and Cheryl married and started their life together and have been lovingly by each other’s side every single day since the day of his passing. In January of 1991 they welcomed their son Little Eddie who was tragically taken from them both in February of 1991 due to Heart Related Issues at Birth. In 1992 they contracted their home to be built in Upper Marlboro Maryland and settled in the home in January of 1993. 

Floyd lived a humble and productive life with his Wife Cheryl in their home in Marlton and his neighbors and friends adored and loved him. His passions and interests included rescuing Dogs and Cats, playing and rough housing with all the kids in the neighborhood as well as his nieces and nephews, Reading Science Fiction Books, Mastering Electronic Gadgets, listening to music and visiting as many Beaches as possible in the US and repairing or fixing things for all who knew him. His neighbors and friends referred to him as Floyd the Tool Guy. He also enjoyed riding his electronic skateboard up and down the streets in his neighborhood and on so many beach roads as well as riding his electronic scooter. His daily passion in life included tending to his own rescue pup Henry who also traveled with Floyd and Cheryl to every beach destination they visited over the years. His lifetime dream was to retire and move to Fenwick Island De with his wife and pup Henry. 

Floyd spent his entire career in the Heating and Air Conditioning Industry as a dedicated Engineer and professional until he retired in 2023 due to his illness. He loved his work and the professionals he worked alongside with daily. His coworkers were so heartbroken when he retired because of his untimely illness, and they miss his presence and daily antics on the job every single day. He was employed by JBG Smith and a member of Local 99 for over 20 years.

His wife will love and miss him forever. He was a faithful and dedicated husband and dog dad to Henry, a good and honorable man, funny, full of compassion, strong and supportive during the tough times in life, and he made sure every child he encountered was always erupting in fits of laughter during their encounter. He loved hearing and making children laugh and giggle. He always said the best things in life are a loving family to share your life with and the dear friends your heart touches along the way, including those friends with paws, and that you loved and honored and did your very best for all the lives you positively impacted along the way. Floyd was that guy. For all the lives he touched along the wonderful and memorable path of the life he lived, his hope was he left those he loved with unforgettable memories to cherish and laugh about forever.

In leu of flowers donations can be made to Homeward Trails Animal Rescue or the American Lung Cancer Association.