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John F. "Jack" Schuler

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John Schuler Obituary

Schuler, John F. "Jack" Ended a long battle with cancer on September 11, 2008, at the age of 61. Born in Ripon, WI, on April 5, 1947. John leaves his best friend and wife of 38 years, Sally L. Schuler (Kindschi), Son's Justin and Jaret, brother William and sister-in-law Connie; survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Eleanor and sister Judy Weinhold. John (and Sally) attended Ripon High School. He played football and graduated from Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, IA, in 1969, followed by a stint in the United States Army. He began his professional career in 1973 at Columbia Hospital as an Administrative Fellow while obtaining his Masters Degree in Business Administration, emphasis in Hospital and Healthcare Administration, at Northwestern University-Kellogg. He held many administrative and executive positions at Columbia Hospital throughout his career. John served as the first President and CEO of Columbia St. Mary's Health System in 1996 until he stepped down in 2001 due to health issues. In 1991 John was elected as Chairman of the Wisconsin Hospital Association Board (WHA) of Directors. Eight years later, he received the WHA Distinguished Services Award. John served on the Board of Directors for both the Blood Center and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of Wisconsin and was very involved in the Rotary Club. John was a passionate professional, father, friend, athlete and role model. He loved sports, whether he was coaching his sons' little league teams or coaching the Green Bay Packers from the couch. Retirement did not slow John down. He shared his many talents as a community volunteer and master gardener. His solace was the family cottage in Green Bay. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK - CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES, 13235 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. A service in celebration of John's life will follow at 6:00 PM. Entombment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 200 S. Executive Dr. Suite 203, Brookfield, WI 53005. SCHMIDT & BARTELT Funeral and Cremation Service Mequon 262-241-8085 www.schmidtandbartelt.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Schuler

17 Entries

Bill Carley

September 18, 2008

Sally,

My sincere condolences on Jack's passing. None of us ever gave a second thought to events like this as we enjoyed RHS and all the fun with Jack. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Pat Jaquish (Casati)

September 17, 2008

Dear Sally,
Like the others who grew up in Ripon, I have wonderful memories of fun and friendship with you and Jack.
Jack certainly made the most of his life. His spirit will carry on through all those he touched and loved.
My sincere sympathy to you and your sons.

Charles Busha

September 16, 2008

Dear Sally, I have not seen you or Jack for many years but do remember the good times in High School. You have my total condolences. I will be praying for you and your family in this time of sadness. Your Friend Charlie Busha

John Holdorf

September 16, 2008

Sally and Family,
My heartfelt condolences to you and to eveyone Jack touched over all these years. Little did we know when we walked the halls of RHS way back in 1965, where life would lead us and what part we would play. You can rejoice in knowing Jack played his part to the fullest but left the stage too soon.

Kevin Moss

September 16, 2008

Dear Justin and Family; I never met your dad, but read with interest the death notice. He certainly accomplished a lot in his lifetime and raised a great family. Please accept condolences from the Moss family.

Robin Lord

September 16, 2008

Dear Sally, Justin and Jaret:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this painful and difficult time in your lives. Jack was a wonderful man who will be dearly missed.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Scott, Robin and Morgan Lord

Sandra Dolata

September 16, 2008

Dear Sally,
Accept my sympathy - My thoughts are with you now and always.
Love from
Sandra Dolata

Susan Vrana (Vix)

September 16, 2008

I attended Kindergarten through soph yr. at Ripon High with Jack, and then we moved away. I'm very saddened to learn of his very long illness and death. I remember him as a very nice guy, and my thoughts are with all of the family.

Paula Dahlman LPN

September 15, 2008

To the Schuler Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathy, John will be missed.

Pat Dolhun

September 15, 2008

Sally,
I met John when I came to Columbia Hospital in 1993, and then I met you. Through these years I have known your joys, and shared times on vacation, and the road the two of you travelled during John's illness. Your time together has been rich, your memories will be full, and God will comfort your heart now in your time of mourning. My prayers are with you and your family. In sympathy,

Nancy Gneiser/Hood

September 15, 2008

Dear Sally and Family, It is with a heavy heart I write this. The memories are from grade school and through. We really had some wonderful times. He will be missed. I wish you peace and comfort through this difficult time. Love

Marietta Cianciolo-Carpenter

September 14, 2008

Dear Sally, Justin & Jaret:

I was very saddened to hear about Jack. I know how close the two of you were, and I remember always talking about how excited the two of you always were to escape to Virgin Gorda. Sally we go back many years and I cherish our talks in your kitchen. You will be in my prayers .and if you need anything at all, Justin knows exactly how to find me. May God bless you all.

Marietta Cianciolo-Carpenter(Weidenbaum)

Ronald Froberg

September 14, 2008

Jack will be missed the most by the ones that were the closest to him.
His fellow classmates of RHS 1965 will also miss him.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your sons.

JACKIE EGELHOFF

September 14, 2008

Dear Sally and Family,

Word just came to us at The River Tennis Club about John's passing. We are all thinking of you at this time and will cherish our memories of the good times with John, such a kind and wonderful man .
Our deepest sympathy,
Jackie and all at RTC

Bill Petasnick

September 14, 2008

I'm very sadden by Jack's untimely death. I value the time we spent together as professional colleagues. John always lead with his heart and as a health professional always focused on the needs of patients and improving the health status of our community. He was a compassionate individual, while always soft spoken, he had a burning passion for others. He will be missed by all who knew him and had the good fortune to work with him.

Bill Petasnick, a friend and colleague.

Eileen JASKOLSKI

September 13, 2008

Dear Sally and family, I was the Vice President of Mission Integration within John's administrative team at Columbia St. Marys. He is a man that I will always admire and respect. May God bless you at this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.

Robert Bloedel

September 13, 2008

Hey 30,
We will be buddies forever!
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