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Ernie Alvin Schuler

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Ernie Alvin Schuler

Birth
Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death
10 May 2009 (aged 94)
Zearing, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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Ernie Alvin Schuler, 94, of Zearing died suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 10, 2009. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada with Pastor Myron D. Herzberg officiating. Burial will follow in the Nevada Municipal Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 12 with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. again at the Memorial Lutheran Church, 701 11th Street in Nevada.

Ernie was born on March 29, 1915 to Edward H. and Ida (Richerodt) Schuler at their home place in Marshall County, Iowa. He had one brother, Raymond and two sisters, Evelyn Brekke and Lavonne Bennett. On November 3, 1937, Ernie married Evelyn Frances Miskell at the Lutheran Parsonage in Nevada. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2009. Ernie and Evelyn lived on the same farm south of Zearing since 1943. He farmed for 80 years, active in the family farming operation until 2008. Ernie was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada. Ernie loved all aspects of farming; he enjoyed family gatherings, traveling and fishing trips. He and Evelyn enjoyed the winter months in Florida for many years. His formal education was completed at graduation from St. John's Lutheran School in rural State Center. Ernie was an avid reader and life long learner.

Ernie is survived by three children, Shirley (Marlin) Klonglan of Nevada, Connie (Ron) Robinson of Keosauqua, and Robert (Faye) Schuler of Zearing; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Sean) McKee, Blaine (Lynelle) Klonglan, Nathan Robinson, Ross (Katie) Robinson, Nicolas (Kathy) Schuler, Jason Schuler, Katelyn Schuler and their mother, Marty Schuler; five great grandchildren, Zach and Molly McKee, Amelia and Zander Robinson and Brady Schuler; 2 step grandchildren, Kalya and Justin Phillips; 2 step great grandchildren, Cody Phillips and Melissa Kammin; two step great great granddaughters, Mylee Kammin and Devyn Dissmeyer; and nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife of 71 years, he was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sisters.

Memorials may be made in Ernie's honor to Memorial Lutheran Church or Zearing Fire and Rescue and mailed to Shirley Klonglan, 1039 G Avenue in Nevada.

Memorials:

Memorials may be made in Ernie's honor to Memorial Lutheran Church or Zearing Fire and Rescue and mailed to Shirley Klonglan, 1039 G. Avenue in Nevada.

Chet Ryan Mortuary and Cremation Services

Ernie Alvin Schuler, 94, of Zearing died suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 10, 2009. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada with Pastor Myron D. Herzberg officiating. Burial will follow in the Nevada Municipal Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 12 with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. again at the Memorial Lutheran Church, 701 11th Street in Nevada.

Ernie was born on March 29, 1915 to Edward H. and Ida (Richerodt) Schuler at their home place in Marshall County, Iowa. He had one brother, Raymond and two sisters, Evelyn Brekke and Lavonne Bennett. On November 3, 1937, Ernie married Evelyn Frances Miskell at the Lutheran Parsonage in Nevada. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2009. Ernie and Evelyn lived on the same farm south of Zearing since 1943. He farmed for 80 years, active in the family farming operation until 2008. Ernie was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada. Ernie loved all aspects of farming; he enjoyed family gatherings, traveling and fishing trips. He and Evelyn enjoyed the winter months in Florida for many years. His formal education was completed at graduation from St. John's Lutheran School in rural State Center. Ernie was an avid reader and life long learner.

Ernie is survived by three children, Shirley (Marlin) Klonglan of Nevada, Connie (Ron) Robinson of Keosauqua, and Robert (Faye) Schuler of Zearing; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Sean) McKee, Blaine (Lynelle) Klonglan, Nathan Robinson, Ross (Katie) Robinson, Nicolas (Kathy) Schuler, Jason Schuler, Katelyn Schuler and their mother, Marty Schuler; five great grandchildren, Zach and Molly McKee, Amelia and Zander Robinson and Brady Schuler; 2 step grandchildren, Kalya and Justin Phillips; 2 step great grandchildren, Cody Phillips and Melissa Kammin; two step great great granddaughters, Mylee Kammin and Devyn Dissmeyer; and nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife of 71 years, he was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sisters.

Memorials may be made in Ernie's honor to Memorial Lutheran Church or Zearing Fire and Rescue and mailed to Shirley Klonglan, 1039 G Avenue in Nevada.

Memorials:

Memorials may be made in Ernie's honor to Memorial Lutheran Church or Zearing Fire and Rescue and mailed to Shirley Klonglan, 1039 G. Avenue in Nevada.

Chet Ryan Mortuary and Cremation Services



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