David Nelson Schuler, 83, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 10:00 pm, Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home. He was born April 3, 1937 in Wabash, Indiana to John A. and Lenore (Carr) Schuler.
David was a 1955 graduate of Roann High School and attended the Purdue University Short Course. He married Bertha “Bertie” Hansing in Richvalley, Indiana on February 2, 1958. He served in the Indiana National Guard. David founded Nomanco Trailers in Roann in 1969 and was also a farmer. He was a former member of both the Wabash and Roann Christian Churches, and a current member of the Richvalley United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Wabash Elks Lodge, and a former member of the Wabash County Plan Commission. He collected toy tractors, and enjoyed antiquing, and going to the Roann Bridgeview Restaurant visiting friends.
He is survived by his wife, Bertie Schuler of rural Roann, three children, Trina (Greg) Heller of Rochester, Indiana, Trent (Wendy Zahm) Schuler and Mark (Angie) Schuler, both of rural Roann, seven grandchildren, Corrine Heller of New Haven, Indiana, Kelsey Heller of Rochester, Travis (Christa) Schuler and Justin Schuler, both of Wabash, Jacqui Schuler and Zachary Schuler, both of Roann, and Abby Schuler of rural Roann, four great grandchildren, two sisters, Phyllis Little of North Manchester, and Cynthia Donovan and his sister-in-law, Jean Schuler, both of rural Roann. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, J.P. Schuler and Dan Schuler.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday, June 19, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Rd., Roann, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 pm Thursday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Roann Community Cemetery.
The Schuler family would like to thank Visiting Nurse and Hospice workers for their exceptional care.
The memorial guest book for David may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.