Robert Charles Schuler

SCHROON LAKE Robert Charles Schuler. President of Celebrity International, Inc. A personal memorial from his wife, Metropolitan Opera star, Patrice Munsel Schuler, his children and grandchildren My husband, Robert Charles Schuler, was the handsomest - funniest - most adventurous man I have ever known. He was a great business man, a fabulous father to our four children, Heidi, Rhett, Scott and Nicole, and grandfather to two wonderful grandsons, Stefan and Aleksander, all of whom have inherited his great sense of humor and adventurous spirit. His friends, both famous and infamous, were friends for life. Bob attended Cotter Prep, St. Mary's College, University of Minnesota, Northwestern University, and was a proud member of the Alpha Tau Omega (Gamma Nu Chapter) fraternity. He studied at Max Reinhardt's Theater School and with Lee Strassberg at the American Theatre Wing. His first job was as an advertising copy writer at Sears Roebuck in Chicago. Hating the cold in the Windy City, he told his boss he was leaving and that same day drove to California, where he settled in the Colony at Malibu, and founded the Malibu Theatre. He played bit parts in movies ("The Canterbury Ghost" was one of them) for MGM, Columbia and Universal Studios, became assistant advertising manager of Western Airlines, was associate producer of the Broadway play, "Laura" and conceived and was executive producer of "The Patrice Munsel Show" on the ABC-TV Network in the 1950s. At the Young & Rubicam Advertising Agency in Manhattan, he was a director and TV casting director. For 15 years, before his retirement, he was president of the prestigious public relations firm, Celebrity International, Inc. in New York City. A superb writer, he freelanced for "Details" magazine, submitted numerous pieces for high-profile clients in the society columns, and he wrote eight travel books called, "The Little Book: Dare to Do It Yourself" series. One of his proudest accomplishments is the wonderful book he wrote about our crazy and wonderful 55 years of life together entitled, "The Diva and I." Our Dad's enthusiasm for childlike excitement led us on a lot of wonderful adventures together, some exotic, some cheap fun … all zany! He gave us a love of skiing, snorkeling, exploring and excitement for life! He was a big bear that taught us to love, be compassionate, honest and kind. We love him for that. Our Grandfather, "Big Dado" was one of the greatest and most influential men in our lives. If we could be half the man that he was, we'll have lived a very full and meaningful life. He showed us the world with new eyes. At noon on Christmas Day, 2007, in the snow-covered Adirondack Mountains, at his home, Robert Charles Schuler, born in Winona, Minn., left on his greatest adventure. He is survived by his wife, Patrice Munsel Schuler; his children: Heidi Schuler Bright, Scott Schuler and Nicole Schuler; and his grandsons, Stefan Kocev and Aleksander Kocev. His son, Rhett Schuler died in 2005. He is also survived by a brother, William Schuler, and a sister, Mary Lou Safranek. For my husband and our father and grandfather, life was a big box of chocolates. Robert Charles Schuler - 1917-2007. We Love You!