Bill Schuler

William “Bill” Schuler, 91, of Twin Brooks, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD. Pastor Arthur Drehman will officiate. Burial will follow at Kilborn Lutheran Cemetery near Corona. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank and will close with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue 1 hour prior to the service on Wednesday. 

William “Bill” Darlton Schuler was born on November 30, 1932, in Ortonville, Minnesota. He was the youngest child born to William August and Ellen Dora (Maly) Schuler. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended Kilborn Township country school through the 8th grade, after which he dedicated himself to working on the family farm. This early experience instilled in him a lifelong passion for agriculture. In 1955, he was drafted into the United States Army.

On February 19, 1955, Bill married LaVerna Scharf at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. They were blessed with four children: Mark, James, Lori, and Julie. After being medically discharged from the Army in 1957, Bill eagerly resumed his work on the family farm, dedicating his life to farming. He was deeply involved in raising livestock, including cows and pigs, and took great pride in his work. In his free time, Bill loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He had a special passion for horses and enjoyed showing Paint horses. Bill was an avid rodeo fan, often attending rodeos in Rapid City and even once in Las Vegas. He also enjoyed watching rodeos on TV. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona and the Last of the Fast Guns Club. Above all, Bill’s greatest joy was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Left to cherish his memory is his son, Mark (Cindy Settje) Schuler of Corona, SD; two daughters: Lori Schuler of Wilmot, SD; and Julie (Wayne) Jarman of Wilmot, SD; nine grandchildren: Christopher (Connie) Schuler of both Fargo, ND and Wellington, FL; William “Ryan” Schuler of Omaha, NE; Dillon Schuler of Cannon Falls, MN; Madison “Madi” Schuler of Stillwater, WI; Zachary “Zach” Wenck of Wilmot, SD; Devon Wenck of Wilmot, SD; Alysha (Dylan) Christensen of Elkton, SD; Samuel “Sam” Jarman of Watertown, SD; Sarah (James Evenson) Jarman of Rapid City, SD; five great-grandchildren: Tucker, Remington “Remi”, Hudson, Lilly, and Ryker, one sister-in-law Dorothy Schuler of Wilmot, SD; and friend Marion Busk of Norwalk, CA. 

Bill is preceded in death by his parents: William and Ellen Schuler; son James “Shoes” Schuler, one granddaughter Tara Lynn Schuler, two brothers: Avoy (Frances) Schuler and Delvin Schuler Sr., and LaVerna (Scharf) Schuler. 

In honor of Bill’s great-grandson, Hudson Christensen, memorials may be sent to:
Ronald McDonald House
825 South Lake Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Memorial may also be sent to:
Trinity Lutheran Church 
209 South 3rd Street
Corona SD 57227