John Thomas (Tom) Schuler
John Thomas (Tom) Schuler
1943-2008
He left us much too soon, but he is in
a far better place now. After enduring
declining health for the past 6 months
following a terrible fall, Tommy passed
away peacefully on October 3.
Tom was born on August 30, 1943,
to John T. Schuler and Eileen Dolan
Schuler, in Los Angeles CA. He was
the first-born of six children. He grew
up primarily in the Arcadia area, graduated
from La Salle High School in Pasadena, attended the
University of Santa Clara, and Pasadena City College. Most
recently he lived in Huntington Beach. He loved deep-sea
fishing, and insisted on bringing along his younger sisters on
those fishing trips. He also liked to hunt, which he and his
Dad would do, and later he and his sons, on a regular basis.
He was an accomplished businessman and entrepreneur, like
his Dad. Tommy was especially proud of his service in the
Marine Corps, and used his dog tags for a key chain.
Tom leaves behind his loving family, Jacqueline, John
Thomas, and Brooks Schuler; his siblings Eileen, Denise,
Patty, Dennis and Suzanne Schuler; and nephews Patrick (Kiley)
and Bill (Heather) Artukovich. Husband, father, son, big
brother, uncle, friend, and former Marine, he is preceded in
death by his parents Eileen and John (the Chief). Being the
consummate fisherman, we are certain he has found a great
new spot for albacore and is probably sharing fishing stories
with the Chief.
Funeral mass will be Friday, October 10, at 11:00 AM at Our
Lady Queen of Angeles, Newport Beach
McAulay & Wallace Mortuary assisting the family
(714) 525-4721
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