Paul S. Schuler Sr.

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.