Joseph Theodore Schuler
1923 - 1988 (64 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Joseph Theodore Schuler was born on 16 Dec 1923 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa (son of Edward Henry Schuler and Ruth Thompson); died on 23 Feb 1988 in Ablia, Monroe County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101732691/joseph-schuler
Hillcrest Section, Lot 156, grave 5
2. Edward Henry Schuler was born on 22 Apr 1884 in Des Moines County, Iowa (son of Joseph Schuler and Mary Elizabeth Myers); died on 30 Dec 1965 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Jan 1966 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Edward H. Schuler, 81, resident of Sperry, died Thursday at 8:50 p.m. at Klein hospital. He was born Apr. 22, 1884 in Des Moines county, the son of Joseph and Mary Meyers Schuler.
He married Etta Walker in 1910. She died in 1918 and he married Ruth Thompson Murphy in 1920. He was a member of the Kingston Methodist church.
Surviving are: His wife of Sperry; three daughters, Mrs. Alice Sperfslage and Mrs. Wilma Wunnenberg, Burlington nd Dorothy Reeb, Sperry; a son, Joseph, Wever, and a step son, Robert Murphy, Burlington, a sister Miss Harriett Sprauge, Bellwood, Ill. seven grandchildren and two great granddaughters.
Services: Sunday, 2 p.m, Fry chapel, Mediapolis; Memorial Park, Burlington.
Burlington Hawk-Eye Burlington, Iowa Friday, December 31, 1965 Page 7
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44665685/edward-henry-schuler
Hillcrest Garden, lot 156, space 6Edward married Ruth Thompson on 15 Jun 1920. Ruth was born on 03 May 1890 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 16 Jul 1977; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Ruth Thompson was born on 03 May 1890 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 16 Jul 1977; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87400940/ruth-theresa-schulerChildren:
- 1. Joseph Theodore Schuler was born on 16 Dec 1923 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 23 Feb 1988 in Ablia, Monroe County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Generation: 3
4. Joseph Schuler was born on 10 Apr 1841 in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany; died on 19 Dec 1921 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 21 Dec 1921 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War. 25th Iowa Infantry, Unit F8 and E
- Census: 1900, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
PIONEER OF DES MOINES COUNTY DIES AT HOME
Joseph Schuler, Civil War Veteran, Enlisted Twice in Iowa Regiments.
Joseph Schuler, 80, Des Moines county pioneer, and Civil War veteran, died yesterday (December 19, 1921) at his home, ten miles north of Burlington, from a complication of diseases. He was ill for only a short time.
Mr. Schuler was born in Baden, Germany, April 10, 1841. He came lo the United States with his parents at the age of four, first locating in Ohio, and later coining to Burlington.
He enlisted in Company E, Twenty-fifth Iowa infantry, in 1861. He was honorably discharged a year later on account of illness.
Enlists Again.
Seven months later he again enlisted, this time in Company F. Eighth Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, remaining in service until the end of the war.
He saw service at Fort Spanish, the siege of Vicksburg, and also in General Forrest's raid on Memphis.
He married Mary E. Myers, May 28, 1868.
Survived By Widow.
Besides his widow, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. H. J. Tackenburg, Rock Island, Illinois; Mrs. Ed. N. Colby, Burlington; Mrs. J. M. Welch, Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Boyd Brumm, Sperry, Iowa; Charles E. Schuler, Sperry, Iowa: John F. Schuler, Chicago: Edward H. Schuler, Sperry, Iowa, and Harriett E. and Lillian Schuler, Burlington.
In addition, he is survived by eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One sister. Mrs. Catherine Kraul, of Burlington, and a brother, Charles Schuler, Des Moines county, also survive.
One daughter. Mrs, Pearl Scott, died some time ago.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye, page 10, December 20, 1921
JOSEPH SCHULER FUNERAL WILL BE HELD TOMORROW
Funeral services for Joseph Schuler, Des Moines county pioneer and Civil war veteran, who died Monday at his home north of Burlington, will be held Thursday morning (December 22, 1921) at 10 from the residence to Kingston M. E. church at 11. Services at the home will be private.
Interment will be in Kossuth cemetery.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye, page 4, December 21, 1921; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa:
Name:
son of Marcel Schuler and Gertrud Kinberger
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16846900/joseph-schuler
Lot 157, Harper AdditionJoseph married Mary Elizabeth Myers on 28 May 1868 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Mary was born on 29 Jan 1850 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 22 Aug 1930 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 27 Aug 1930 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Mary Elizabeth Myers was born on 29 Jan 1850 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 22 Aug 1930 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 27 Aug 1930 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1925, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
MRS. M. SCHULER IS DEAD HERE
Eighty-Year-Old Local Woman Succumbs to Illness At Home On Ashmun Street
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Schuler, 80, widow of Gilbert (sic) Schuler, died at her home, 1231 Ashmun street, at 2:30 yesterday afternoon.
She was a native of Burlington but had lived in Benton township far many years before returning here nine years ago. Mrs. Schuler, whose maiden name was Myers, was born in Burlington January 29, 1850. She was married to Mr. Schuler on May 28, 1868, in Burlington.
She is survived by nine children, Mrs. H. A. Tackenberg of Rock Island, Charles E. Schuler of Kingston, John F. Schuler of Chicago, Mrs. Julia E. Colby of West Point, Mrs. J. M. Welch of Los Angeles, Mrs. C. K. Walker of Burlington, Edward Schuler of Sperry. Mrs. Frank Sprague of Chicago and Miss Lillian Schuler of Burlington. One daughter preceded her in death.
Mrs. Schuler was a member of the Kingston Methodist church. The body was taken to Prugh's chapel pending funeral arrangements.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye, page 5, August 23, 1930; Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Name:
daughter of Christofer Myers and Mary Unland
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16847039/mary-elizabeth-schuler
Lot 157, Harpers AdditionChildren:
- Elnora Schuler was born on 6 Apr 1882 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 20 Feb 1953 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 2. Edward Henry Schuler was born on 22 Apr 1884 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 30 Dec 1965 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Jan 1966 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Harriet Emma Schuler was born on 07 May 1891 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died in May 1966 in Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois.