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1938
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2016
John Schuster Obituary
78, passed away on March 5, 2016 with his wife Elaine by his side.
He was born on February 24, 1938 in Louisville. His career included many years on the K&I and IC Railroads, manager of St. Matthews Community Center, and in later years, as maître d of the Turf Club at Churchill Downs. In the early 1970s he was one of the founders of the Crescent Hill Athletic Association where he served on the Board of Directors and as a coach that made a positive impact to hundreds of kids' lives. He also served as a Mason, and was of the rare breed that was a super fan of both UL and UK sports.
He was preceded in death by his father John H., mother Janice and brother Richard. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Elaine, daughter Donna, sons, Doug (Susan) and Tommy (Hallie), grandchildren, Hannah, Stephanie, Taylor, Olivia and Evie, three stepchildren, 11 stepgrandchildren, nine stepgreat-grandchildren, a sister, Lynn Clements (John), sister-in-law, Carol, five nephews and many close and dear friends. As a committed and loving father and grandfather, he spent a lifetime never missing a birth, ball game, recital, graduation, wedding, holiday or special event involving any and all of his children and grandchildren, making them all feel supported and special.
A memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207, at 3p.m., preceded by visitation with the family from 1-3 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to Bridgehaven Mental Health Services or Hosparus-Hospice of Louisville.
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Andy Rapp
April 25, 2016
Thank you Coach Schuster for the many lessons you taught us so many years ago. I am forever grateful.
"You're Beautiful"
Joan Dettlinger-Seaton
April 5, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of John passing --- we were neighbors and friends for many years ---- His Dad was instrumental in getting Bill his first job at Sperry-Rand -- we thought the world of John and Jan and the Family
Would love to hear from Lynn.
bill shaw
March 16, 2016
John will be sorely missed,he made me laugh every time we saw each other. I am praying for family healing during this difficult time. Love B
David Lowe
March 15, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear the sad news. John was a good friend from the early years. We went to Highland Junior High, Atherton High, Fern Creek High and Western Kentucky College together. We worked as a team delivering the Courier Journal in the Highlands, and we took care of hundreds of guinea pigs in the basement of the University of Louisville Medical School downtown while attending Atherton. So many good memories of a really nice guy. We will miss him. Peace be with you.
David N. Lowe
Roseville, CA
Moira Wedekind
March 14, 2016
My memories of your dad and Poppy are of a loving, gentle soul. And it's obvious that he loved you all very much, and was very proud of his family.
Moira Wedekind
March 14, 2016
My memories of your dad and Poppy are of a loving, gentle soul. And it's obvious that he loved you all very much, and was very proud of his family.
Kitzi Friedman
March 13, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was an incredible man who lives on in the many people he touched.
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