Jerome “Joe” Schueler
Tuesday, August 27, 1940
Date of Death:
Friday, January 6, 2023
Age:
82 years old
Jerome “Joe” Schueler
Jerome Oscar Schueler, 82, of Rochester, MN died Friday, January 6th 2023 at his home.
Joe was born August 27th, 1940 at home in Willmar, MN to Oscar & Irma Schueler. He attended Svea Country District 55 school for the first 8 years and spent grades 9-12 at Willmar High School. He was baptized and confirmed at Svea Lutheran Church and he graduated from Willmar High School in 1958. Following high school he enlisted in the Air Force where he was selected to be part of the security service and taught to speak and translate Russian into English while stationed off the coast of Alaska and Japan. His Air Force career was from 1960 to 1964, and his rank was Airman First Class. After returning home from his military service, he attended Willmar Junior College before moving on to the University of Minnesota where he met Linda Anderson. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and was hired by the Chicago Tribune. Joe and Linda were married on June 22nd, 1968, and Eric was born in Joliet, IL, on January 12th, 1978. Joe’s love of the farm and country life brought the family back to MN in 1982 where they purchased a farm in Kandiyohi. He worked at the West Central Tribune in Wilmar as an editor and helped with the family farm on the weekends. He later sought out a new career at the Rochester Post-Bulletin where he retired at the age of 70.
Joe always had a story to tell and a date to go with it. He had many hobbies. Some of the many included leather making, .022 rifles, rabbit hunting with beagles, horses, mules, tractors, gardening, antiques, flea markets, and sewing machines.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, of Rochester, MN; his son, Eric, of Chesapeake, VA; and his granddaughter, Phoebe. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, sisters, and brothers. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Ronald Erickson.
The funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Friday, January 13th, 2023, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 12 PM. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN.
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Condolences
The family of Jerome “Joe” Schueler has received the following condolences.
My deepest condolences to Linda, Eric, and our family.
Joe was an amazing man and I have the fondest memories of youth with him, whether staying with the family for a time or riding his mule team on an extended journey to a rendezvous, a once in a lifetime experience for a farm kid!
You’re all in my thoughts and prayers through this time.
All our love sincerely,
Joey Schueler and Nicole Hanson
Dear Linda, Eric and family,
We are so sorry to hear that Joe has passed away. We have great memories of your family when you lived near Kandiyohi. Your family was such as important part of Ebenezer Church and loved by all. May you be comforted by good memories and the knowledge that you will see Joe again!
God's blessings to all of you,
Dan & Betsy Hallberg
I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. My condolences to Linda, Eric and the entire Schueler family. He will be missed
I will be bringing my wife to the airport on Friday so will be unable to attend the memorial service. Peace be to his memory.
Dave Carlson
I am sorry for your loss.