Thomas L. Schuler

Thomas L. Schuler, 71 years, of Oswego, IL died Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born March 4, 1938 in Aurora, IL the son of the late August N and Isabela F. (nee Devine) Schuler. He was a member of the Oswego Prairie United Methodist Church in Oswego, IL. In recent years Tom was devoted to attending, working and serving in any capacity he could help his fellow man within the church. For over 50 years Tom was a painter in the area taking on any and all types of painting jobs. After work his joy was his beloved children, adored grandchildren, followed by his many friends at various coffee shops in the area where he would joke, laugh, and kid with the best of them. He enjoyed riding his quad runner around the area, restoring and driving his various hot rods over the years down the roads of the area also. He is survived by his wife, Nancy L. (nee Burks) whom he married October 17, 1959 in Aurora, IL; a daughter, Nadine (Russell) Glass of Elburn, IL; two sons, David (Sharon) Schuler of Oswego, IL, Phillip Schuler of Dallas, TX; four grandchildren, Jordan and Andrea Glass, Kelly Schuler, Jillian Ryan and great-grandson, Peyton Ryan. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Schuler. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 9:00 until a memorial service at 11:00 AM at the Oswego Prairie United Methodist Church 1217 Wolf Rd in Oswego, IL with Rev Kyunghae "Anna" J Shin officiating. Cremation was accorded the wish of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Oswego Prairie U M Church 1217 Wolf Rd Oswego, IL 60543. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to McKEOWN-DUNN FUNERAL HOME, LTD & CREMATION SERVICES of Oswego, IL. For information 630/554-3888 or 800/942-DUNN.