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Lyle Schuler Obituary

HURLEY- Lyle Schuler was a Cortland State Exercise Science Graduate who always had a passion for health and fitness and helping others realize their goals.
With humble beginnings as an aerobics instructor, then personal trainer, he moved onto membership sales and General Management, he eventually achieved Partnership status in the Gold's Gym franchise with Bill Austin and Mary Murphy.
Lyle has over 35 years of health club management, ownership, and club consulting, with experience in wide range of club sizes; from as little as 10,000 to over 120,000 sq. ft. As a managing partner for 14 years in 5 multi-sport clubs, Lyle's clubs were recognized 5 consecutive years in Club Industry's "Top 100" for annual gross revenues. After selling four of his clubs in 1998, Lyle joined the SalesMakers team with Eddie Tock and Ray Gordon; one of the leading sales and marketing consulting companies in the club industry for over 25 years. SalesMakers was recognized by (IHRSA), the International Health, Racquet and Sports Association in 2001 as the Associate Member of the Year for its outstanding contribution to the health club industry. Consulting in 38 states nationwide, he specialized in club membership, management, personal training programs, club systems, and cost effective marketing. In addition, Lyle has presented at national and regional conferences with Club Industry, IHRSA, Gold's Gym, CCD, NERSA, Fitlife and NYSPRA.
In November 2002, Lyle purchased a struggling Tiger Gold's Gym, a 40,000 sq. ft. health club in Kingston, N.Y. By the completion of their first year of operation, the club experienced a 70% increase in gross revenue and was on its way to a turn-around success. In September of 2005 an additional 20,000 square foot of rental space was acquired, followed by the January 2006 purchase of the first Parisi Speed School license from Bill Parisi in the state of New York. By June of 2006, the building and real estate was also purchased while the Kingston Speed School has led the new Parisi Speed School Licensees in monthly gross revenues nationwide several times throughout the year and has become a preferred reference for all new potential licensees. In 2008 the second MAC Fitness was opened in the Kingston Plaza and both clubs were recognized as Best Clubs in the Hudson Valley.
Lyle had the uncanny ability of making everyone around him feel like they were the most important person in the world. His passion and energy were contagious! He was known by all to be an amazing, caring, and inspiring leader, who always put everyone first. Lyle will always be remembered for his wonderful kindness, persistence, perseverance, and wonderful energy that he brought to everything he was involved with. He put his heart and soul into all he did, he was loved by all and he will be greatly missed.
Son of the late Herb and Ann Schuler of Hurley; Lyle is survived by his wife, Holly; son, Colton; as well as his mother, Audrey Wheatley of New Hampshire; brother, Wayne; niece, Heather; nephew, Travis Schuler; grandniece, June Rose of Long Island; cousins, Linda McGuire of Kingston and Nancy and Jake Hatten of New Jersey; and many close high school and college friends who kept their friendship very close throughout the years in the most unique way.
Lyle will be reposing at the Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave. on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, from 1 to 8 p.m.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Hurley Reformed Church on Saturday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Robert L. Gram, officiating.
Interment will be private.
Online condolences may be left for the family of Lyle by visiting www.SimpsonGaus.com

Published by Daily Freeman on Sep. 26, 2017.
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Holly, family and Schuler family...I was very saddened to hear of Lyles passing today. My grandmother was the cook at Twin Lakes Mountain Lodge for years with Ann and Herb. I lived with my grandma in my teens and think Lyle was was about 10 years older then me but had met him on several occasions when he would visit his parents. My grandmother Rhoda who worked there as I mentioned adored Lyle!! I remember him being just a happy person who loved life and others. It was a pleasure to have met him. I moved away to another state 22 years ago and hadn't seen him for sometime but I'll always remember him and his parents as we lived across the street from them. I was glad to read that he met married and had a child Holly. I'm so sorry for you and your sons loss. I can just say that all these years later I remembered him with great fondness. God bless.

Tracey

Tracey (Arthurs)- Cole

October 1, 2017

Lyle was my trainer and co-worker at a club in Poughkeepsie in the early eighties. I followed him to MAC and was rewarded for it by seeing and talking with him regularly.He was always an inspiration both professionally and personally. The world is a lesser place without him. My most heartfelt condolences to his beloved family.

Roger Bergold

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September 29, 2017

A great loss ...always smiled and was so kind...validated people when they walked into his space which showed such confidence and respect. Thank you Lyle for being so kind and supportive to my daughter when she was a shy teenager and you gave her a chance. Thank you. Stand with the stars and rest in peace my friend. <3 Thank you so much again.

September 27, 2017

Holly, and your family, so sorry for your loss, as you know I was close to his mom and dad. You guys have been very good to me with my medical problems, may Lyle rest in peace.
God bless you all.

Ed Weber

September 26, 2017

Lyle was a very good person not only a boss but a very close friend. I would missed him.. Rip Lyle

Anita Hoosein

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September 26, 2017

Holly,
My heart felt condolences to you and yours. I will never forget the kindness and generosity you and Lyle showed me during our business dealings and the offer you made to use your space after the fire that destroyed my shop. If I can be of service, please don't hesitate.
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