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- Jack Shuler Obituary
Jack R. Shuler, 80, of Mill Shoals, Illinois, formerly of Salem, passed away at 12:58 am September 9, 2023 at Green Tree Memory Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born October 4, 1942 in Salem, Illinois to the late Arvle and Hope (Dudley) Shuler. Jack married Cathy (Venters) Shuler on December 4, 2004 in Salem, Illinois.
In addition to his beloved wife of nearly nineteen years, Jack is survived by his son, Roger Shuler and wife, Stacy of Sandoval, Illinois; daughter, Kelly Murray of Green Cove Springs, Florida; grandchildren, Wyatt Shuler and fiancée, Breanna of Savoy, Illinois and Jessa Shuler of Sandoval, Illinois; and his first wife, Bettye Collum.
In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Lex Shuler.
Jack is a retired school teacher; teaching at Clay City and Breese Central High School. Jack was an exceptional bloodhound breeder and handler. He traveled all over the world training law enforcement K9 units. Jack was a Salem Police Reserve Officer and deputized by the Marion County Sheriff's Department until his retirement. Jack enjoyed bluegrass music and was the bass player with Vintage Jam.
A brief graveside service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 pm (casual attire) at Allmon Cemetery just north of Salem, Illinois. A meal will follow the service. Memorials may be made in Jack's honor to Green Tree Memory Care Unit in Mount Vernon, Illinois, who provided excellent care for Jack during his time there.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Sep. 10, 2023.
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