Maynard M. Casler

Casler, Maynard M. RAVENA, N.Y. Maynard Casler of Ravena, died October 14, 2007. He was born May 31, 1918 in Middleville, N.Y. to Mary Jackson and George Casler. He graduated from Middleville High School, where he was a member of the basketball team. He was a sales manager first for the J I Case Company, then for Howe Brothers in Center Brunswick, N.Y. for over 40 years. He and his wife Hellen owned and operated Misty Hills Stables in Center Brunswick where they bred, trained, boarded and showed horses for 45 years. He loved the world of horses and, even well into his 80s, could be found at the stables. He was named Horseman of the Year by the United Professional Horseman's Association, Chapter 14. He married Hellen A. Drake September 5, 1940 in Ilion, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his wife Hellen on April 11, 2004 and by his beloved dog, Duke. He is survived by daughters, Jan Lukens of Ravena, Jill Colver of Roland, Iowa and her husband Gerald; five grandsons, four great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at the home of Jan Lukens, Tracy Rd., Ravena.