Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
1933 - 2014
Schuler, Sr., Paul S.Paul S. Schuler, Sr. 81, of Laurys Station, died Friday, December 26, 2014 in his home. He was the husband of the late Edna E. (Ehret) Schuler. Born in Allentown, April 6, 1933, Paul was the son of the late Stanley G. and Meda A. (Heydt) Schuler and the stepson of Julia M. (Kollman) Schuler. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War era. Paul was employed as a machinist at Mack Trucks, Inc. in Allentown for 36 years before retiring in 1990. He also served as Union Steward of U.A.W. Local # 677. Active in the life of his church and community, Paul was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Laurys Station, where he was the sexton since 1994, formerly served on the Consistory and was a Sunday School Teacher. He was an active member of the Laurys Station Volunteer Fire Company for 33 years, as a Firefighter, Safety Officer, and Quartermaster. He played the role of Santa Claus in an extraordinary way which was to the delight of many children and family members. Survivors: Fiancé, Janet L. (Anthony) Engleman of Slatington; children, Linda Lee Craddock of Laurys Station, Paul S. Schuler, Jr. and his wife, Deborah of Bethlehem, Ronald E. Schuler of Laurys Station; ten grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; predeceased by a great grandson to whom he is now reunited. Services: Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2015 at St. John's U.C.C., 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, with the Rev. Dr. James T. Gottwald officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville and 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Friday in the church narthex. Interment with honors will follow the service in the adjacent church cemetery. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to St. John's U.C.C. Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
The Schuler Family,
Our hearts go out to you. Paul will be greatly missed, yet we will rejoice for him as he has found his place with his Edna and our Lord. May you find peace at this very difficult time
The Ruhmel family
January 26, 2015 | Whitehall, PA
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing...we had been out of town over Christmas and missed the obituary and were told at church on Sunday...our deepest sympathies to his family..his smiling face will be missed at our church!
George and Linda Nabb
January 14, 2015 | Walnutport, PA
R.I.P PAUL
MICHELLE PARENT
January 10, 2015 | NAZARETH, PA
It's hard to imagine St. John's without Paul's smiling face and can-do spirit. He loved his church, he loved his community and he loved people. May he find joy in the presence of Jesus.
Connie and Toby Holleman
January 07, 2015
Our deepest sympathy for you loss. Paul was a great friend, wonderful man, and we will miss him. He was caring, funny, helping person. He will truly be missed. God Bless You ALL.
January 02, 2015
We are sorry to hear about Pauls passing. He has been a long time friend of the family. His laughter and smile will be missed. God Bless all of you!
Betty Bittner, Peggy DeWitt, Bruce and Wade Bittner and all our families
January 01, 2015
To The Schuler Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We only knew Paul for a short time thru our son, who is a Laurys firefighter. Paul always had a smile on his face and was one of the most pleasant people we ever met. He will definitely be missed by Station 12, St John's church, Strawberry Acres and all the other community groups that he had a part in. Your father was a very special person and was always available to help others when and where he...
John and Lynn Farkas
January 01, 2015 | Coplay, PA
to paul's family & stations family, will miss his jokes & joking around for egg hunt& every functions. He was always there to help if you had a problem. I know I'll miss him slot. Enjoyed his sense of humor while I was at the station. RIP my brother your job is done
Carl Youngblood
January 01, 2015 | Treichlers, PA
Dear Paul, The staff and customers at Strawberry Acres have lost a gentleman, driver and friend. We shall miss your witty antidotes and forever smile. RIP Mr. Paul Schuler Sr.
January 01, 2015