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Capt. Karl
April 10, 2024
Bon Voyage, my friend.
My admiration and love to you and your memories.
Sincerely,
Capt. Karl
Rita (Allen) Elben
March 4, 2024
I am saddened to learn of John passing. I worked on projects with him through Kiwanis and can still hear his jovial laugh. Sending sympathy to his family.
Sincerely,
Rita Allen
Tracy Huntington
February 20, 2024
Dear Schuler Family. I am so saddened by Johns passing. I give great thanks and Gratitude to Mr Schuler for teaching me at Dana and for instilling the love of History and for being such a kind Man with such a caring Manner. I will always remember him with Loving memories and sending my deepest condolences to his whole family. A well lived life he made. In Deepest Sympathy
Tracy Huntington
Class of 76´
Pat Valentine
February 10, 2024
I have fond memories of John Schuler as an effective and inspirational teacher. He was a helpful, encouraging and amusing presence on the campus. Even 40 years later, I remember him from time to time with a smile.
Patricia Valentine '72
Clotilde Luce
February 10, 2024
Indeed one teacher can make a difference in your life. No wonder decades later people hold such strong memories and gratitude for 'my favorite teacher.' Today I send a heartfelt sense of passing to Edwina, with whom I shared emails over the past few years. And a profound and fond homage to Mr. Schuler whose teaching awakened my 14 year old brain years ago at Dana Hall. His personality and original jovial open approach to teaching bring a forever smile, and left an indelible interest in history and even a first awakening to geopolitics. Thanks for taking us on student trips in to Harvard to the Reischauer center, and for introducing us - quite ahead of most schools at the time -- to Asian history in the most tactile and humanist interactive ways. Thanks Dana Hall, huge thanks Mr. Schuler.
Phyllis Christos
February 9, 2024
Phyllis Christos
February 9, 2024
Phyllis Christos
February 9, 2024
Fun family times in Maine.
Rest in Peace Dad we all love you so much!!!
Sandy Ravreby
February 8, 2024
I´m saddened to hear about the passing of Mr Schuler. I enjoyed hearing about the adventures he had with his wife Dwin through his daughter Phyllis. He will be missed and I wish that his memories will stay in the hearts of all who loved him.
Jot Ross
February 7, 2024
Dwina, Ed, Peter, Phyllis...Grieve well yet celebrate well! Liz and I are immensely honored to be deemed a part of this amazing, wonderful Family. We look forward to what God has in store as we gently yet proudly walk through these days with you. And Wellesley Community; be on high alert that there will NEVER be another John Schuler!
Elizabeth (Schwartz) Cohen DH Class of 1983
February 7, 2024
To Dwin and Phyllis and John's whole family - Honestly, I think I just assumed John was going to live forever. Someone with that generosity of spirit, huge heart, enormous laugh, and love of life - it seemed he would be with us always. John was a great teacher and a major influence on my life. My family grew to love him, too, when he and Dwin visited us in Atlanta. A history class with John was the greatest start any journalist could ever have. My fond (and funny) memories of sitting with him in that house in Needham where we published the Hallmanac will stay with me forever. He taught me to go, go, go with enthusiasm and vigor no matter what the setting. We love you, Mr. Schuler, and may your memory be a blessing.
Nancy & Gene Lindsey
February 6, 2024
Gene and I are saddened to learn of John's death We remember him for his kindness, big smile and hearty laughter. We send our heartfelt condolences to Dwin and the entire Shuler family.
Ronee Skornik
February 6, 2024
I met John when he was a very young history teacher at Dana Hall. I graduated in 1964. How surprised was I when I started coming to the Hills Church and saw him again after many years. His wonderful voice made him recognizable immediately. Since then I have watched John and Dwin do remarkable and inspiring service for the Church and the wider community. To have continued to be so active in such a long life of giving is truly to be admired. And I am very sad at his passing, for his beloved wife and family and I will miss his readings and his reliable presence in his favorite pew.
Ana Esteves Dana Hall '60
February 6, 2024
Best history teacher I ever had! I remember him fondly. Rest in peace. Ana Esteves DH'60
Misha Laird
February 5, 2024
I have vivid memories of sitting in Mr. Schuler´s American History classes on the second floor of Dana Hall´s main building. I can still recall his enthusiasm, unedited laugh, big smile and care as he ushered young women around the world of history and learning. What a treasure.
Jennifer "Bissy" McCaleb
February 5, 2024
Mr Schuler was my advisor at Dana Hall my first year in 1981. He made me feel welcome and took away any fear I had of starting a new school. He was a great man, and will be missed. My condolences to Phyllis and the rest of the family.
Lucy Haward Sur
February 5, 2024
I have s many rich memories of times with Mr Schuler. Beginning as a student of Far Eastern history at Dana, where he inspired me to become a history major in college , up through many years at the Wellesley Hills Congressional Church. He will be a great loss to our church community, as well as every organization he was part of in Wellesley... and a personal loss for me.
Tucky Smith Harrison. ´61
February 5, 2024
I never had John Schuyler as a teacher (my loss), but one couldn´t help but know him. His presence was felt throughout the Dana community. I was incredibly flattered that he recognized and knew me at Reunions; but he was so invested in Dana that none of us were strangers to him. What a man.
Peggy Levenstein
February 5, 2024
You lit up my life when I was a boarder at Dana from 1973-1975. Though my heart has broken in a million ways, the memories of you ... and Mr Spencer together ... The Dynamic Duo Forever ... fill my soul. You two were inspirational to my education and future in ways that were unimaginable then.
To your family, I wholeheartedly understand how impactful this is for you. I understand because I know this pain. My heart hurts with yours.
When the grief lifts, I guarantee you will have a treasure of wonderful memories.
Linda Smith Janoff
February 5, 2024
An inspirational teacher and all around good guy!
Linda Smith Janoff, Dana Hall '72
Katy MacKinnon Hansell
February 5, 2024
Mr. Schuler held steadfastly as my number 1 teacher and mentor and will always be. I came to Dana Hall in 11th grade and knew no one. Mr. Schuler instilled in all of us his passion for history and facts, but he also role modeled virtues. He was always so devoted to and grateful to his wife Dwin and his family. He always walked or biked everywhere. He enjoyed fine oration with his feet up on his desk and his chair tilted back precariously. He would come to the weekly faculty dinners w students in the dining hall and be thrilled about Boston Cream pie. He always seemed to project to us that life was a great adventure to be lived and we should not shirk from the challange. He also advised us on the school paper and encouraged me to ride into Boston on the T and volunteer on Mayor White´s reelection campaign. He took us to NH to participate in a mock nominating convention. He was always supportive while wanting us to do our best. I can still hear him teaching me the proper pronunciation of Wooster in the Battle of Wooster. My condolences to the family. A life very well lived and grateful to have known him! Katy MacKinnon Hansell
Polly Arnoff
February 5, 2024
Mr. Schuler was my history teacher at Dana (I was Class of `73). We never knew what to expect in his class except his kind, smiling face and unique laugh. I will never forget the flags representing the United Nations he set up in the pond requiring us to do various "strategic exercises and negotiations". I am still questioning what it was all about. Luckily, I was able to have him answer some questions for me at our 50th reunion this year! He will be missed!
Patricia McCormack
February 5, 2024
Mr. Schuler was my history teacher at Dana in his early years (I am class of '63) - such an enthusiastic, yet gentle, man I have ever known. He brought the ennui of history to life for all of us.
Pat (Lee) McCormack, Florida
Judith boullet
February 5, 2024
The wonderful Mr. Schuler was my admired, intelligent, fulfilling, remarkable, intelligent, insightful and inspiring History teach at Dana Hall, 1958-1960. He taught me to love history, a lifelong hobby that has been so rewarding. I owe the fine moments of enrichment and understanding to his excellent teaching and inspiring personality. Thank you, Mr. Schuler for these fine and lasting gifts.
Rest in Peace. Judy Boullet
Tamar Ophee Amidon '84
February 5, 2024
Mr. Schuler was a wonderful teacher, and an honourary member of the DH class of '84, he and Mrs. Schuler always sat with us at Reunion type things. He will be missed
Beth Peterson
February 5, 2024
Oh he was one of my favorite teachers in all the 7 years I was at Dana. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. He was wonderful!
Kit Goldfarb
February 5, 2024
Mr. Schuler was a great teacher, taught us to think. His influence will live on through all the people he touched as a teacher and community activist.
Meghan Bento
February 5, 2024
Nancy A Davis
February 4, 2024
Another Mighty Oak Has Fallen. may all go in peace
love
Nants Davis
Miguel Lessing
February 4, 2024
So sorry to have lost our John, a raconteur of Wellesley stories, infatigable activist in town, longest member of Town Meeting, my companion on the Wellelsey Trails Committee and the Council on Aging.
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