Cletus Arthur Shuler

1939 - 2014

Cletus Arthur Shuler obituary, 1939-2014, Shenandoah, VA

BORN

1939

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home

703 Maryland Ave

Shenandoah, Virginia

Cletus Shuler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 27, 2014.

.Cletus Arthur Shuler of Shenandoah, born October 12, 1939, passed away suddenly October 25 2014.

He was the son of the late Paul Russell Shuler and Charlotte Atwood Shuler. Also, preceding him in death was a sister, JoAnne Glenn Hite.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years Margaret Hensley Shuler; daughters Natalie Shuler Rinaca and husband, Jay, Millicent Shuler Smith and husband, David, and a son C.A. Shuler; grandchildren, Kelli Rinaca Caton and husband Cody, Meaghan Smith, MaKayla Smith, Jenna Shuler and Corey Shuler; one great- granddaughter, Adison Caton; a brother, David R. Shuler and his wife, Carol, and many nieces and nephews.

Cletus graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1958, and retired with 38 years of service from Sprint Telephone Company. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shenandoah where he served many years as a member of the church council, Sunday school superintendent and on the property committee. He was past financial treasurer and chair and treasurer of the cemetery committee. He was honored as being named a Deacon of his church. Cletus was a lifetime member of the Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Department, Massanuttan Hunting Club, the Virginia Bear Hunters Association and the International Brotherhood of the Electrical Workers.

He lived his entire life in the Grove Hill area. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing and spent many years in the Shenandoah Bowling League. He owned and operated a small farm.

Cletus loved his grandchildren and supported them whole heartedly. He enjoyed his mornings at Kite's Store with his buddies. He was well known and loved by many.

Honoring his wishes he will be cremated and a graveside service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Mark Briehl and Rev. Phyllis Diamond officiating. Friends may visit with the family following this service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Paul Cemetery Fund, 6433 US Hwy 340, Shenandoah, VA, 22849, Shenandoah Volunteer Rescue, 544 4th Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849 or the Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Department, 201 Pennsylvania Ave., Shenandoah, VA 22849.

Lindsey Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com.

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November 2, 2014

Brenda Merica

Margaret and family - I shall miss talking politics and ballgames with Cletus when he stopped by McDonalds for a senior coffee. He was a good man. Cherish your memories.

October 31, 2014

Doug & Debbie (Morris)Hensley

To the family of Cletus Shuler-
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you all in this difficult time. In thoughts & prayers-

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October 30, 2014

Robert Turner

Margaret,It is with much sadness when I read of the passing of Cletus in the Page News today. I know he was a good husband, father and grandfather. Both of you looked so happy when we were all together in 2008 for our 50th. class reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Robert Turner

October 30, 2014

#Margaret & Family,sorry for the loss of your love one, he surely will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike & Bonnie Painter

October 30, 2014

Klint Louderback

Margaret -- so sorry to hear of Cletus passing. My brother Kurt will always have fond memories of his youth working with Cletus on the farm. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family

October 30, 2014

Kurt Louderback

Cletus will surely be missed by all of us. He and Kurt growing up together on the farm shared many fond memories, and were like childhood brothers. We certainly would have attended his graveside service, had we known in time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. With deepest sympathy. Jean and Kurt

October 30, 2014

Keith and Donna Jenkins

To all of the Shuler Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

October 29, 2014

.Margaret and family, sorry for your loss.Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Pat and Dwight Foster.

October 28, 2014

Mary Houser Kyger

So sorry for your loss. Never met him that he didn't have a smile. My prayers and sympathy to you all. May God comfort you during this time.

October 28, 2014

Margaret and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I have so many memories of our High School days and many happy times were spent at his dad and mom's farm. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

William & Shirley Hilliard
Muscle Shoals, Alabama

October 28, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to you all. So sorry for you sudden lose.

Jay, Emily, Krislyn and Grace Knighton

October 28, 2014

Donna Breeden Gray

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family at this time! May your memories heal your heart.

October 28, 2014

Jeanine Botkin

Dear Natalie and family, I am very sorry for your loss and hope that your many fond memories bring you much comfort in the coming days. With heartfelt condolences, may God bless you.

October 28, 2014

James Moomaw

Sorry for your loss, I know he will be missed by so many. May God give you and your family comfort during this time.

October 28, 2014

My heart goes out to you and your family. Cletus was a good man and a dear friend to my dad "Lee Gochenour", he along with others will certainly be missed. Connie G. Frady & Family

October 28, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. You both are good friends of mine & we will always have our great memories of our high school days. Cletus was special in a lot of ways. So glad I had recently talked to him, Am So shocked & sorry of his passing. God Bless, Betty (Wysong) Erickson, Mint Hill N.C.

October 28, 2014

Allen Foltz

Margaret and family....my sincere condolences. Cletus was one of my very best friends when we were growing up and many wonderful memories. I am so very glad we were able to visit with you and Cletus this last June. I will miss him dearly. Allen and Georgia Foltz

October 28, 2014

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