Age 76, Harrisonburg, Va.
Roger Lee Shuler, 76, of Harrisonburg, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Sentara RMH Medical Center.
Mr. Shuler was born November 26, 1946, in Luray, Va., and was the son of the late Robert and Naomi Hillard Shuler.
Roger served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He worked as a millwright and pipe fitter for Merck for many years. He was a supporter of the Union and the Democratic Party. Roger loved having a cup of coffee to solve the world’s problems and sitting in his recliner with his dogs curled up beside him. He loved to play golf and enjoyed planting flowers in the yard. Roger loved his family and was always willing to help everybody. He spent many years as an elder at the First Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church and enjoyed singing in church.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Shuler; son, Alex Shuler; daughter, Frances Shuler; brother, Robert Shuler (Barbara); sister, Sandra Jenkins; granddaughter, Lillian Yowell (Jeremy); great-grandson, Leo Anthony Yowell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nancy Curtis; and brother-in-law, Lynn Jenkins.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at First Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church in Shenandoah, Va. with Jim Perry officiating. The interment will be private.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Making a Difference Backpack Ministry in c/o Paula Purdham, 804 7th St. Shenandoah, VA 22849.
Arrangements are being handled by the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton, Va.
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