Delores Schuler

Delores “Dee” Schuler, 93, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, with Rev. Ray Atwood officiating.
Visitation: 3:00 to 6:30 P.M. Tuesday and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.
Rosary: 3:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Parish Scripture Service: 6:30 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Delores Garcia was born October 13, 1931, in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Pablo and Maria Magdalena (Mendez) Garcia. She graduated from Oelwein High School. She was united in marriage to Louis Mathias Schuler for more than 30 years, until his death in 1995. Dee worked at Mercy hospital for more than 50 years. During this time, she made countless friends, a few who became more like family. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Dee was a devoted Mother and grandmother and loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her kitchen was always filled with the aroma of Mexican food, and laughter of family and friends. Later in life, Jon Latham was a friend who stopped in to help Dee on a daily basis. During the final months of her life, Dee lived with her daughter Tracy and family in Schaumburg, Illinois until her death.

Dee is survived by her son: Thomas (Sam) Schuler of Stoughton, Wisconsin; daughters: Tracy (Tom) Weidemann of Schaumburg, Illinois and Teresa (Craig) Jelinek of Stoughton, Wisconsin, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brother: Dave (Linda) Garcia of Silverdale, Washington; sister: Theresa Kappmeyer of Oelwein; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Louis on May 10, 1995; sister: Mary Hope; 8 brothers: Raymond Perez, Max Perez, Manuel Perez, Gumicindo Berumez, Jesse Hurtado, Tony Garcia, Paul Garcia and Frank Garcia.