Carl E. Schuler Jr.

Carl E. Schuler Jr., 78, of Columbia, IL, died April 3, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 2, 1947, in Madison, TN.

He is survived by his wife Candice Schuler (nee Hoffman); children Catherine (Graig) Evans and Becky (Alex) Baur; grandchildren Zach (Jennifer) Evans, Lauren Baur, Lexi Evans, and Anna Marie Baur; great-grandchildren Gabriella Leigh Evans and Asher Cade Evans; and siblings Sharon Misplais and John Schuler.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents Marguerite (nee Farrell) and Carl E. Schuler, Sr.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Zoar UCC - Roof Fund

Wanderings
By Carl Schuler

Yet, of my wanderings in this old wide-world
Meandering free as “Old Glory” waves unfurled

Not intentional searching for one truth to be found
No straight line beckoning to any particular sound

Back there in mind to those earliest memories
Always an answer through miraculous remedies

Never entertained a doubt I simply could not do it
His guiding hand led me, most assuredly, I knew it

All holy days in my waking, inside my sleeping
Spirit protected through His tender safe keeping

My soul’s wondrous glow in the Spirit’s holy grace
Led limited mind and body to His most holy place

My Sacred badge of honor, my word; it is my bond
Redeemer-Savior celestial mantle I have donned

Undeserving wretched soul asked, “Why me, Lord?”
Saints all around, yet chose lost I as Your worldly ward

As always, my best, You’ll n’ere be disappointed
Provide blessings, grace, Your words anointed

One day soon in heaven I hope to be found
Intensity pure of Your kingdom all around

When the Son shines light on every soul’s face
Communion enveloped in love’s perfect place

What ‘ere have I now through faith I have followed
Exemplar testimony in Your Name holy hallowed

Visitation:
10 AM to 11 AM Monday, April 7, 2025 at Zoar United Church of Christ - New Hanover in Columbia, IL

Funeral Service:
11 AM Monday, April 7, 2025 at Zoar United Church of Christ - New Hanover in Columbia, IL
     Pastor RJ Morgan officiating
Interment will immediately follow at New Hanover Cemetery of Zoar in Columbia, IL