Don Schuler

Donald Werner Schuler, 67, of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Sarles and Munich, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Donald Werner Schuler was born September 28, 1943 in Calio, ND to Boniface and Irene (Gartner) Schuler. He attended school in Calio for the first three grades. He moved with his family to Sarles in 1952 and graduated from Sarles High School in 1962. Don served in the Navy from February 1963 to February 1967. He attended Wahpeton State School of Science for two years. He returned to the Sarles area and worked on the Samuelson Farms until buying Jack’s Bar from his mother and stepfather in 1976. He built a new bar in September 1979.

Don married Katherine (Miller) Zidon on May 28, 1988 at Munich, ND. He built an addition to the bar and opened Kathy’s Kitchen, creating a great evening restaurant business. Don also was a custodian at Border Central School from 1992 to 1995, at which time they sold the bar and moved to Munich. He was the custodian at the Munich School for ten years and also served as the proud Munich girls high school golf coach. In 2005, the couple moved to Devils Lake, ND where he took care of his parents. He was currently working at Leevers County Market in Devils Lake.

Donald was a member of the Brumwell/Gray Post # 276 Sarles American Legion and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Devils Lake.

He is survived by his wife Katherine of Devils Lake, ND; step-children Sherry McConnell of Hebron, ND; Eva Schaaf of Bismarck, ND; Mary Ellen (Doug) Etter of Wimbelton, ND; Lee Ann Zidon of St. Cloud, MN; 11 grandchildren; 2 step- grandchildren; sister Gladys Olson of Osseo, MN; half brother Joe (Connie) Yakish of Hill City, KS; sister-in-law Beverly Schuler of Devils Lake, ND, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, step-father John “Jack” Yakish; brothers: Peter Schuler, John Yakish; sister Lois Mikkelsen; nephew Kelly Mikkelsen; and nieces: Lisa Schuler and Angel Yakish.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Munich, ND.

Visitation will be held at the Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home of Cando, ND on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation on Monday will also be at the church for one hour prior to the funeral mass.

I have fond memories of Don from way back in Jr High when we were cheerleaders together. We were 3 girls and Don and he was by far the cutest! My thoughts are with his family at this time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

YOU WELL BE MISSED BY ALL! YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE WITH A JOKE AND YOU TOOK OUR TEASING SO WELL. I WONDER IF YOU CAN GET SHORT SHEETED IN HEAVEN. WELL GUESS WE'LL HAVE TO WAIT FOR US GIRLS TO JOIN YOU FOR THE ANSWER TO THAT ONE. ALL MY LOVE TO MY NORTH DAKOTA FAMILY. SORRY THAT I COULD NOT BE THERE.

While its been some time since I last seen my Uncle Donny, I have fond memories of him, the bachelor uncle. As young teens, Donny behind the bar would send us girls off with a few dollars to go to the cafe in Sarles rather than hang in the "bar". Donny was always kind, with a grin and a smart remark to make us laugh. While never spoken, I sensed he understood how a child's hurt felt, by the grown-ups issues of the day. I will for always and forever remember that gentleness. Donny will always be missed!

Our prayers & thoughts are with the family at this sad time. We have such good memories of Don in the halls of Munich school, pep rally skits and faithfully attending Kyles basketball games. How you loved the kids! We will miss you!

To the family of Don. You are in our prayers. May God bless each and everyone of you. We are not able to come to the funeral but we will be thinking of you.

Yes, Donny,you were the gentle, loving cousin who always had a smile and hug for us. I will never forget the moment at our last family reunion when you "out-bid" your cousins for the "T-SHIRT" with all of our signatures on it. You were proud to be a "Schuler", and we in turn were proud to have you wear that special T-shirt!!

Kathy and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I never had to worry about the Munich School with Donny and you in charge. God Bless.

I will always have fond memories of Don. He was a dear friend and a joy to have in my life. He would give the biggest hugs, no matter if it had been years,months or days since he last saw me. I will miss his kind heart and jolly laughter. Rest now in peace, your job here is done! My deepest sympathies to Kathy and the rest of the family.

My thoughts and prayers are you with you. Don was a good man and will be missed by many.

Just wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you the family of Don. I had the privledge of working with Don and found him to be a wonderful man. He will surely be missed. Peace to each of you and blessed his memory. I don't know if this will help ease your pain ,but Don got the best Christmas gift of all, he gets to be in heaven on Jesus' birthday - what a glorious thing. Despite how difficult it may be right now someday you too will see him again. Peace to you all.

Cathy and I wish to offer our condolences to Don's family. Our dear friend, Karen Maag, sent us notice of Don's passing. Don's upbeat demeanor and positive personality were trademarks! I so enjoyed having him work for our schools during the time we lived in Munich. Greatly enjoyed time spent with Don on the golf courses also. He took pride in all that he did whether work or play. That is a trademark his famioly and friends can be very proud of when remembering his life.

I wish to express my condolences to the family of a wonderful cousin that had a heart of gold. He always had a pleasant greeting and never forgot his Schuler family. He will be missed at our Schuler reunions.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our year at the Munich school was a great one because you two were a big part of it. Take Care!