Ronald Jay “Shu” Schuler, 74, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at 11:30 p.m. at Taylor House Hospice with his family by his side.

Shu was born February 11, 1940 to D. LuCerne and Donald Schuler. He was a very loving and funny man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed music and animals and was interested in genealogy. Shu and his wife, Letha were snowbirds, going to Texas every year for the winter. He liked the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bird watching. Shu was a people person and was very outspoken. He liked making $1 bets with his grandchildren watching football and NASCAR. 

Shu is survived by his wife, Letha Risetter; children, Jon Schuler, Rod (Michelle) Schuler, John Risetter, Rachelle Risetter, and Kurt Risetter; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family will begin greeting friends at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014 at First Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2317 Watrous Avenue, with funeral to begin at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.