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Dr. James Joseph Schuler, 72, at rest January 20, 2019. He was born to John and Ella Schuler on March 12, 1946. James was the beloved husband of Catherine Jean Schuler of nearly 50 years and father to James Patrick and Matthew John. James spent his early years growing up in Batavia, Illinois. He received his B.S. from St. John's University, M.D. from UIC College of Medicine, and M.S. from UIC College of Graduate Medical Education. His medical internship, residency, chief residency and fellowship training all completed at UIC and VA Hospitals. Dr. Schuler's contributions to the medical field and professional accomplishments were extensive. During his forty years at the University of Illinois Hospital he was a life-long supporter of the Hospital. He rose rapidly through the ranks to become Division Chief of Vascular Surgery at the UIC. He was instrumental in setting up the Vascular Laboratory at the Hospital and providing academic structure to the recently formed division. He was a marvelous doctor and a great teacher; treasured by his peers, his surgical residents and medical students. James was a true outdoorsman. He spent his leisure time hunting and fishing with family and friends. In his later years, James loved his Colorado ranch where he and Catherine lived for 14 years. Dr. Schuler is survived by his two sons, their wives Maureen and Kelley, and his beloved grandchildren Jack, Claire, and Austin. James was the eldest of John and Ella's three children and is survived by brother Jack (Sarah) Schuler and sister Jane (Paul) Steingraeber and many nieces and nephews. He will be profoundly missed.In lieu of flowers, memorials to The University of Illinois Foundation would be sincerely appreciated. Please send all contributions directly to:Department of Surgery in Memory of Dr. James J. SchulerUniversity of Illinois at Chicago Department of Surgery 840 S Wood Street, Suite 402Chicago, Illinois 60612Visitation Friday January 25th from 4 to 8 pm at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook. Funeral service Saturday January 26th, family and friends will gather at St. Cletus Church 600 W. 55th Street, LaGrange, for Mass 11:15 am. Services for Dr. Schuler will conclude at the church. Service information: 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com
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One day at VA West Side Chicago we were doing an Aortobifemoral lower extremity arterial bypass. Things went poorly and the patient coded during surgery. I was the intern. He told me to go out to the waiting room and let the family know their loved one was doing poorly and might not make it. I did that and his wife said would you baptize him please? I said ok and went back and told Dr Schuler: I told her he was doing poorly and she asked me to baptize him. But I'm A Jew. I don't know how to baptize anyone. Dr Schumer took a basin of heparinized saline and scooped out a handful. He said So am I. But in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit I baptize thee! The patient died but I learned a lot about being a Doctor from that.
Eric Ladenheim
January 2, 2020
My Deepest condolences to the entire Schuler family. My God keep you in His warm Embrace.
Mary Ann ( Hankes ) Lindquist
Mary Lindquist
January 24, 2019
J.B. and LeEllen Long. God Bless.
January 24, 2019
a loved one
January 24, 2019
My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).
A D
January 23, 2019
Dear Kate & Family,
Our hearts break with yours with the loss of Jim. Such a wonderful, kind man, we will remember him always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Ken & Cari
Cari Garlin
January 23, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 23, 2019
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