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Ernest Lloyd Schuler, 81, of Gilman

Ernest Lloyd Schuler, 81, of Gilman passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born on October 27, 1939 in Watseka, the son of Lloyd and Lucille (Luecke) Schuler. He married Donna Gonnerman in Dixon, IL on May 19, 1963.

Surviving are his wife, Donna Schuler of Gilman; five children, Matthew Schuler of Gilman, Christine (Brad) Wetzel of Champaign, Gloria (Jay) Kuipers of Gilman, Barbara Brewer of Monticello, IN, and Mark (Jennifer) Schuler of Mattoon; two brothers, Russell (Mary Ann) Schuler of Gilman and Dale (Debbie) Schuler of Merrian Wood Village, MO; and twelve grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Arlene Snow and Mary Lou Harding; and one son in law, Mark Brewer.

Mr. Schuler was of the Lutheran faith and was Baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gilman. He loved music and could play the piano and accordion. He enjoyed cooking, bird watching, photography, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Please share a memory of Ernest at knappfuneralhomes.com.

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