Obituary - Michael Robert Shutters
Michael Robert Shutters of Fox Point, Wisconsin passed away September 30,
2016 at the age of 73. Mike was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on December 6,
1942 to Florence Lucille “Lucy” Shutters (née Whalen) and Cecil Wendell
Shutters and raised in Greensburg, Indiana. Resided previously in
Indianapolis, Jacksonville, and Orlando, Florida. Preceded in death by
brothers Richard, Thomas and Patrick Shutters. Mike is survived by his wife
of 31 years, Mary Reiner Shutters; three sons, Michael V. of Donalsonville,
Georgia, Gregory and Brian of Chicago, Illinois; daughter, Kimberly
Glickstein of Jacksonville, Florida and three grandchildren Andrew
Glickstein, Alec and Maddie Shutters. Also survived by brothers Phil
(Janet), Terry (Harriet), Jerry (Barbara) and Kevin; and sisters Linda
Williams, Annette Shutters (Dennis Sweat), and sister-in-law Ruth Shutters.
Further survived by his Aunt Emy Lou, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Mike served in the US Air Force from 1960-1964 as a long range radar
operator above the arctic circle. His first job after the military was at
Household Finance Corporation. He was recruited by Indiana National Bank
which launched a 41-year career in banking and in the Electronic Funds
Transfer (EFT) software and services industry. At Indiana National Bank,
Mike designed and implemented the first ATM network in the state of Indiana.
While working two jobs he went to night school and graduated in 1975 from
the University of Indianapolis with a degree in Finance. Throughout the
following years Mike held sales management and product management positions
at Barnett Computing Company, A.O. Smith Data Systems, Omron Financial
Systems, Deluxe Data Systems, eFunds, Elan Financial Services, and Fiserv
Corporation. When at Omron, he sold and managed the installation of the
first Omron ATMs and cash dispensers in the United States. He received
distinguished sales awards and was regional manager of the year. He was most
inspired when starting a new venture from the ground up – he created
Electronic Switch Systems Inc. in Florida and his proudest career
accomplishment was as founder and president of US Processing, Inc. (USPI), a
startup EFT processor where he hired many capable people who are still
friends today. Mike was respected as a leader, a mentor and for his loyalty
to his coworkers and employees. He was very smart, had a great sense of
humor, and an entrepreneurial spirit that he brought to each new challenge.
His biggest challenge this past year was his health which included kidney
failure, dialysis and multiple complications and hospitalizations. But he
remained steadfast and optimistic throughout these struggles along with his
family’s love, care and support.
Thank you to the many doctors, nurses and staff that cared for Mike at
Aurora Heath Care, Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, Columbia St. Mary’s
Hospital Ozaukee, and special thanks to Sharon at DaVita Mill Street in
Cedarburg.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Eugene’s Catholic Church, 7600 N. Port
Washington Road, Fox Point, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 8th at 12 PM with
visitation preceding in church narthex at 10 AM.
Memorials suggested to St. Eugene School, Marquette University High School,
American Diabetes Association or American Kidney Foundation.