Orlin Elmer Schuler Jr.

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Yuba City, California

Orlin Schuler Obituary

Orlin Elmer Schuler, Jr.
Passed away January 18th, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born January 26, 1940 in Yuba City. Orlin was a graduate of Sutter Union High School and Chico State College. He taught Automotives in Sacramento for 23 years before retiring to the family ranch in Yuba City where he took such good care of his parents and the family legacy for so many years. He was a longtime Yuba- Sutter resident.

He was preceded in death by his father Orlin Elmer Schuler, Sr. and his mother Johanna Meischke Schuler. Orlin is survived by his sisters Joan Stevenson and Marilyn Backman, his much loved nieces and nephews Krista Bashaw (Pete), Michael Schuler, Brandon Backman, Tawna Purcell (Scott), his great nephews Andy, Austin, and Stuart, and his great niece, Clara Jo. And his very best friend, Niki.

The family much appreciates all the help and support provided by his many dear friends. Our special thanks go to Milton and Brian Greathouse, Jay Carlin, Dan Hooker, and Chuck Kincade. We also give our heartfelt thanks to his loving friends and caregivers Marta, Imelda, Magda, and Rosa. We would also like to thank Sutter North Hospice for their invaluable support. We will all miss his good heart, and his especially irreverent sense of humor.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel (530) 673-9542.

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Published by Appeal Democrat on Jan. 22, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Orlin Schuler

12 Entries

Daniel Fischer

February 6, 2017

It wasn't until I faced with my own mortality (battling cancer) that I reflected back to the people that were instrumental in making me the person I am today. As a student at Encina high school in the early to mid seventies I was in his class every year. The last couple of years it was as a teachers assistant and president of the auto club. I have fond memories of the Wednesday night high school drags at Sacramento Raceway and the trophies he won in his beautiful GTO. Also the many performance cars we built in his classes. It wasn't until later on in my life that I realized that not only was he preparing us for a future in automotive field, he also prepared us in life. At least it was that way for me. He always emphasized if you stick to the basics you'll fined the problem that eludes you. In other words don't over think it. I found over the years that this always seemed to helped me in my career first in automotive repair and a little later as a maintenance mechanic at a propulsion manufacture and a pharmaceutical manufacture in the Sacramento area. I have for quit some time now hope to be able to find him and thank him for that. I'll always be grateful for his influence in my life. It's with a heavy heart that I thank him and say goodbye this way. God bless you and keep you and God bless your family too.

Sincerely, Dan

Daniel Tuning

October 11, 2016

Mr. Schuler was an incredible teacher. I've lived out of the area and just learned of his passing. He influenced many and he with Mr. Ash were a lot of fun! May God watch over him and his family always!

Jon. Dahlberg

April 3, 2013

Mr. Schuler's class was the start of my career in Mechanics. Thank you Mr. Schuler for your guidance.

Mike Pittsley

March 24, 2013

Mr. Schuler was my auto shop teacher at Encina High School. I can't even begin to estimate the thousands upon thousands of dollars I've saved over the years by being able to work on my own vehicles because of what Mr. Schuler taught me. He also put a great deal of emphasis on safety and keeping tools clean and properly put away when not in use – habits that have stayed with me to this day. I clearly remember his truck, Old Grey, with its Y-block Ford V8 engine. He let the students practice doing tune-ups on it. I will never forget Mr. Schuler and how he impacted my life. I extend my most heartfelt condolences to his family. – Mike Pittsley, Encina class of 1971

Bob Harvey (Chico State 65)

January 28, 2013

Orlin was an inspiration at CSU Chico, and later as a colleague.

Leonard Reynolds

January 24, 2013

Orlin was a very good neighbor. I knew his family for many years as neighbors. My condolences to his family and friends
Leonard Reynolds

January 23, 2013

I taught with Brownie at Encina - he was truly a great teacher. Memories flood back here - Capones, Old Grey, the world's weirdest pontoon boat with a Chevy 327, Ladoga, Reno Fun Train,frogging, Helen's, the Dixie Jubilee, Forest Hill cemetary,he and Carlin's visit to Milwaukee to see me, etc. His life was an adventure and he lived it fully. He's up there enjoying his "Last Hoo Rah" - (they better watch it - it won't be the same with Orlin there) John Knurr - Milwaukee

January 23, 2013

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

~ The Appeal-Democrat Family

January 23, 2013

My deepest sympathy at your loss of Orlin. You are in my heart and in my prayers.
Love Always~
Marcy Crouch
Vergas, MN

January 22, 2013

Sorry to about Orlin, condolences to the family. From the cousins; Bullard, Bryan,and Prothero.

Johnnie Ashe

January 22, 2013

We thank you for the great memories out at the ranch.
You will be missed

Mike Monahan

January 22, 2013

Great guy , you will be missed.

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