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SCHUELER James Lewis Jr. James Lewis Schueler, Jr. of Sylvania, Ohio died January 27, 2011. Born March 16, 1945 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, he was the beloved husband of Katie for 38 years, and loving father to Sara (Kevin) Graham, James III, and Michael. The son of James L. Schueler of St. Clair Shores, MI, and the late Shirley M. Schueler, he was also brother to John, Steve, David, Peter, and Michael. Jim most recently served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Forklifts of Toledo, and Vice President of Towlift Inc. After graduating from Western Michigan University, he started his sales and marketing career at Proctor and Gamble. Jim later went on to join Clark Equipment Company, and held several executive sales positions prior to acquiring his own Clark Equipment Dealership. He had been in the material handling industry for over 40 years. He was a long standing member of the Detroit Athletic Club and Sylvania Country Club, and served on the board of Toledo's International Park. Jim had great affection for boating, and in particular, Great Lakes freighters. As a young boy, he spent most of his summers on Harsens Island, MI saluting every passing freighter, while knowing most captains by name! More importantly, Jim dearly loved his family and friends. He was the self-appointed family historian, and always enjoyed regaling others with tales of various Schuelers. He will be deeply missed and always loved. "You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide. You live on through your family, you're always by our side." Visitation will be Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 31 at 11 a.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH 43623. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio, 3883 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43606, or to The Dossin Great Lakes Museum through the Detroit Historical Society, 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit Michigan 48202. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting our website at: www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2011.

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George Domsic

January 23, 2025

George Domsic WMU Delta Upsilon
Class of 1970 A fine Man

George Domsic

January 23, 2020

His smile says it all. That is what I will always remember.

James,Cindy & Austin Spratt

February 6, 2011

Dear Katie & Family
What a terrible loss ; our thoughts & prayers go out to you. We did not have the pleasure of knowing JIm but knowing you is enough to ensure that he was a wonderful person
with our deepest sympathy.

Scott Barrett

February 5, 2011

A terrible loss; Jim had a great attitude and was a respected manager while I was with Towlift, I enjoyed working with him.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, god bless.

February 3, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss, Bonnie always spoke highly of Jimmy and the Schueler's. I knew Jim from our time on Harsen's Island with the Ross's and enjoyed them. Again I am sorry to hear this and send our deepest sympathy.

Scott Kilberg (Bonnie's husband)

February 3, 2011

Dear Sara, Mrs. Schueler and family-

Oh, this is just such very, very sad news. Hugs and prayers for all of you.

"The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

"He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds" Psalm 147:3.

K. Carrol

Bonnie Ross-Kilberg

February 3, 2011

Katie and all my beloved Schuelers,
My heart is beyond broken for all of you and selfishly myself. Let's remember the touch football, Chase in the dark and Jimmy always letting me go whe he caught me, Frisbee battles , crazy badmitton games where Jimmy used that bird as a weapon and shooting beehives out of the trees..comic book reading on hot days he always gave me Archie first...God be with you..you are in my prayers
Bonnie

COL Norm Gottlieb (USA Retired)

February 3, 2011

Jim was a leader in his fraternity and caring person throughout his life. Someone we all could look up to and follow.

Bob Babcock

February 2, 2011

I was very saddened to hear of the loss of one of our DU brothers. My thoughts and prayers go to his family. May God comfort them in their loss.

John and Diane Graham (Kevin's Uncle and Aunt)

February 2, 2011

Dear Katie and Family,

Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Deepest Sympathy,

mike renaud

February 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Schueler family on the passing of Jim. I knew Jim in the 60's through Delta Upsilon fraternity. He was an active, positive leader who encouraged others. You can be comforted that he lived a full life and left a legacy of caring for others and his family.
Mike Renaud

Ronald Smolarski

February 2, 2011

Sara, as the days & weeks pass and as you return to lifes routine may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Delta Upsilon Brother

February 1, 2011

Marcie and I are deeply saddened to learn of Jim's passing. We have wonderful memories of our trips together with he and Katie in the earlier years of both of our careers. A gentle, fun loving guy, who always was upbeat and positive...no matter what. We will remember him for his boyish smile and his genuine friendliness....a real person to all who knew him. We were blessed to be touched by Jim in our lives....our prayers are with the family. Jack and Marcie Whitney

February 1, 2011

I am so sorry for you loss. I knew Jim both at Clark an Towlift. I loved his stories of going to the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island and your trip on the Queen Elizabeth. He truly loved being on the water. He will be missed David Fiebelkorn

Joe Repya

February 1, 2011

Deb and I are very sorry for the sudden loss of Jim. While at WMU he was always a friend and one of the most dependable gentleman in our fraternity. Our prayers are with your fmily in this hour of need. Joe Repya WMU 1969

February 1, 2011

What a guy, what a guy. In a world full a boastful people yelling ,"look at me, look at me", Jim carried himself with a quite supreme confidence; never boastful and more interested in you than himself. As a D. U. pledge and he an active, he set a example then for "Genteel Character." A true gentleman,and someone I have always respected. God blessed all those who knew him better than I. George Domsic, Jr. WMU class of 1970

Laura Wolfe

February 1, 2011

Sara,

I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I've never forgotten his toast at your wedding...it was easy to see what great love he had for you and your entire family. AOE

Jen LaSala

February 1, 2011

Sara and Family,

I'm truly so saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue to be with you. My sincerest sympathies.

February 1, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Jim several times at corporate gatherings. My prayers are with you and your family.

Randy J. Pohl

Sara Sommer

February 1, 2011

I am so saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Dennis Prueter

January 31, 2011

To Katie and Family:

I was stunned to hear of the tragic passing of Jim. I am so sorry for your loss. Jim gave me my forklift start in Lima, and I always appreciated his mentoring and his sense of humor.

Dennis Prueter
Surprise, AZ

Kathleen and Dan Singler

January 31, 2011

Katie and Family:
Please know that lots of prayers and positive thoughts are coming your way to help you get through this sad, sad time.

Mark Roessler

January 31, 2011

Dear Schueler's
My deepest condolences on the passing of Jim. I had the privilege of spending time and working with Jim and saw in him the true professional and a wonderful positive and kind person. I will very much miss him !
Mark Roessler
Linde Material Handling
Summerville, South Carolina

Matt Freed

January 31, 2011

Schueler Family,

I am terribly sorry to hear about the tragic loss of who I always referred to as Mr. Schueler.

He was such an unbelievable charismatic individual who cared about everyone, and always wanted to make sure that everyone was having a good time. I can remember many sleepovers at the house, and always laughing on our night trips over to Friendly's for ice cream

A beautiful family, incredible memories, and my deepest condolences to the entire family.

January 31, 2011

Dear Katie and Family:
My sincerest condolences on the passing of James. I pray that God will give you strength and comfort in the coming days.
Joan Smith, Oreland, PA (Kevin's aunt)

Rachael Sclater

January 31, 2011

Dear Sara and family,

So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Steve Ostrom

January 31, 2011

Dear Sara,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have spoken to me before about your Dad and I know you have so many great memories to help comfort you.

With deepest sympathy,

Steve Ostrom

April

January 31, 2011

Sara and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness. Please take care and know we're all here for you.

Susan (Sacks) Rauhut

January 31, 2011

Oh Katie,
I'm so sorry to learn of your tragic loss. My heart just aches with sadness for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 31, 2011

Dear Katie ,Jimmy,Sarah & Michael,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to all of you at this most difficult time. Randy and I feel privleged to have known Jim during the kids school years. We will most remember that great smile and his wonderful personality.God be with each of you and may your memories be your light.

Susan & Randy Feeback

January 31, 2011

Dear Katie ,Jimmy,Sarah & Michael,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to all of you at this most difficult time. Randy and I feel privleged to have known Jim during the kids school years. We will most remember that great smile and his wonderful personality.God be with each of you and may your memories be your light.

Tom Thees

January 31, 2011

Katie and children,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the tragic loss of Jim.

DEBRA DALESIO

January 31, 2011

TO THE SCHUELER FAMILY
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS WE HAVE
KNOWN JIM THROUGH THE CLARK FAMILY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS AND
IM SURE HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU
RON DOLL AND DEB DALESIO
YOUNGSTOWN OH

Lorrie Ciralsky

January 31, 2011

Dear Katie,
I'm sadden to hear of the tragic loss of your husband. Jim seemed like a truly wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Davis Walker

January 31, 2011

Dear Sara,

On behalf of the Directors and members of Florida Living History, Inc., please accept my sincere condolences for the sudden loss of your dear father. I can only imagine what a shock it must be to you and your family.

I know what a difficult loss this will be for you in particular, given your closeness with your Dad. You were truly fortunate to have a man such as your father in your life.

Please pass on our sincere condolences to your family.

With deepest sympathy,

Davis

Davis Walker
President
Florida Living History, Inc.
www.floridalivinghistory.org

Steve & Kornelia McGinnis

January 31, 2011

Dear Schueler Family,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom Suchevits

January 31, 2011

To Jim's Family
Sorry for your loss. From the comments posted Jim kept his sense of humor his entire life. We were DU pledges and brothers at Western.

Teneka Harris

January 31, 2011

Sara and Family~
What moves through you is silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, you may not understand why he left this earth so soon, or why he left before you were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, you begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived. And that his life gave you all memories too beautiful to forget.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father/husband......

Bob Hanson

January 31, 2011

To the Schueler Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. I have known and worked with Jim for over 30-years and he was one of those guys that everyone liked and admired. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Bob Hanson
Erie, PA

Bob and Kathy Richards

January 31, 2011

Katie:

We always enjoyed working with Jim and his visits to Summerville, SC. Our sincere sympathy to you and the family during this difficult time.

January 31, 2011

Katie, Dave Plothow sent me this very sad news. I am out of the country but will contact you when I get back. I will always hold Jim's wonderful smile and great humor in my heart. My prayers are with you and your family. Love, Sara DeCarlo

Daniel Docherty

January 30, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Schueler family. Jim will be missed as he had such a profound effect on many.

Jim and Marie Pacetti

January 30, 2011

Such a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. You always walked away with a smile on your face when you spoke with Jim. He will be missed...

January 30, 2011

Dear Sara and Family,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to you on your tragic loss. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you. Many the love and faith of your family help you through this very difficult time.
Evey and Herman Palat
Huntingdon Valley, PA

Karen Clark

January 30, 2011

Michael and Family,
Words can not express how shocked I was to receive this sad news. My heart is deeply saddened by this tragic and sensless loss of Jimmy's life. I pray that you will have the strength to get through this very sad time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

John Balcer

January 30, 2011

Dear Katie and family,
My deepest sympathies and prayers are with with you at this difficult time. I had the privlege of working with Jim in Michigan years ago and he earned my respect and admiration. I will always remember him for his great attitude and sense of humor.

John & Mary Jo Balcer

SL

January 30, 2011

As a customer of his for over twenty years everyone in our company who had contact with Jim thought well of him. I am proud to have known him and to have him as a friend. Such a terrible loss to all who knew and loved him.

Eric Paczkowski

January 30, 2011

To the Schueler family,
I am so very sorry for such a great loss. I will pray that justice will prevail and will pray for your family. I think I only met Jimmy once, but what a great guy.

michael grossman

January 30, 2011

Dear Schueler Family,
May Jim's memory always be a blessing. I am so sorry for you loss.
Michael Grossman

Doug Bailey

January 30, 2011

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

Doug & Dawn Bailey

cynthia Apostolakis

January 30, 2011

Dear Katie,
Sue White told me yesterday a/b Jim. How tragic this was and is for you and all your family. I send my most sincere sympathy. Fondly, Cynthia Apostolakis

Harry Otis

January 30, 2011

Schueler Family.

I knew Jim through the Clark organization. He was a fantastic man and a great guy! I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep Jim in my prayers on a daily basis. My thought and prayers are with all of you.

January 30, 2011

I did not know your family member -- but I find it to be such a shame --- that a life ended like this --- may God grant your hearts peace and many, many Precious Memories --- Ann Hall - toledo

Sara Graf

January 29, 2011

Sara, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. AOE

Linda Lou Crew

January 29, 2011

Dearest Michael and the whole Schueler Family. Our deepest sympathies are with you all during this terrible time of sadness and loss. We pray that you find the strength and courage that you will need to get through this. Michael has shared so many wonderful and funny stories of Jimmy with us all. He was a special man, husband, brother, father, son, and friend and we are just so deeply sad and sorry for your tremendous loss. We all send the family strength and courage and loving prayers. With ALL our deepest sympathies... The Crew from motor yacht 'Linda Lou'.

Marilyn and Tom Graham

January 29, 2011

It is difficult to find the words to express the sadness in our hearts. The passing of Jim will leave a void in so many lives that no one can ever fill. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family

Rosa Uy

January 29, 2011

Sara,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am always here for you.

Tom Roytek

January 29, 2011

Dear Katie and family,
Having first met Jim at Clark and known him for many years, I will always remember his enthusiasm, his willingness to help everyone and the smile that always was. Those things are never forgotten.
May God bless and comfort you in this difficult time.

nancy mcfalls

January 29, 2011

Dear Linda and John, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of so great a tragedy and sorrow. We love you. The Hills,McFalls,and Berry's.

Dave Stasko

January 29, 2011

A golden heart stopped beating,
hard-working hands put to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.”

Tom & Shirley

January 29, 2011

Our deepest condolences to all in the Schueler family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ernest Garee

January 29, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maria Miller

January 29, 2011

Sara,
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I did not know your father but have enjoyed hearing you talk about the visits your parents have made to see you and Kevin. Just know that you in my thoughts and prayers, and that your work family is here to support you when you return to Orlando.

CJ

January 29, 2011

Schueller Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you, trust in the God of comfort and peace and he will comfort you in all your sorrows.

Patricia Patterson

January 29, 2011

We are friends of Sara and Kevin's in Florida and just want to say how sorry we are for your loss. No words can adequately express the depths of your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.

January 29, 2011

To all family, friends and co-workers of Mr. Schueler:
Our sincere condolences for this loss.
Unexpected and senseless. We know that God is taking care of him in every need. Our prayers go to you during this trying time.
My B-N-L worked with him and spoke with so much respect and held him in
much esteem. God be with all of you.
Joe, Andrea Gernheuser

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