Ernie Alvin Schuler (1915-2009)

SCHULER, RICHERODT, MISKELL, KLONGLAN, ROGINSON, MCKEE, PHILLIPS, KAMMIN, DISSMEYER

Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 5/14/2009 at 13:53:50

THE NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, May 14, 2009.

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

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 lifelong 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.

Online condolences may be directed to the guest book at www.chetryanmortuary.com

Chet Ryan Mortuary and Cremation Services was entrusted with Ernie and his family.

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