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Bernard Schuster Obituary
Bernard D. Schuster, age 89, of Highland, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008. He is survived by two daughters: Donelle (Richard) Weiss of Hammond and Melody Kim(Richard) Veatch of St. Louis, MO; three grandchildren: Cory Weiss, Cassie (Scott) Muir and Carrie Veatch; sister, Jane (Rev. John) Roemer of Louisville, KY; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha (nee Trbovich) in 1994. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road), Highland, IN with Rev. Dr. Laura Reason, officiating. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family also on Monday morning from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Bernard was retired from Morrison Construction after 32 years of service. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Highland. He was a glider test pilot in U.S. Army-Air Force. Bernard was also a member of the Indiana Harbor Masonic Lodge #686 F & AM of Highland and the Scottish Rite, Valley of South Bend for 53 years. Memorial donations in his memory may be given to the Masonic Childrens Home.
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Pam Weber
November 11, 2008
Donelle and Dick-
I just saw the notice of Bernie's passing today. Please accept my deepest sympathies at your time of loss.
Yvonne Orlich
November 11, 2008
Dear Dika and Kim and families:
It is with sadness that I learned of dear Uncle Bernie's passing. I regret that I was unable to join you on Monday for the services.
I will always have fond memories of Uncle Bernie and his calm, quiet demeanor. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Vonnie and Sam
Linda Whitlow-Skaggs
November 9, 2008
Dear Donelle and Melody,
I celebrate the friendship Bernie and I have had over the years. He was a special man. I am sure he decorated your lives. May beautiful memories sustain you and God's abundant love and grace give you strength as you continue your journey with memories of Bernie in your heart.
Anne Hawkins
November 9, 2008
Melody,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I want you to know it was a pleasure to have your father as a part of my life for such a short time. He was a true gift, making a difference for me...something that will always be a part of my life.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of grief.
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