James Lewis Schueler, Jr.

James Lewis Schueler, Jr, of Sylvania, Ohio died January 27, 2011. Born March 16, 1945 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, he was the beloved husband of Katie for 38 years, and loving father to Sara Kevin Graham, James III, and Michael. The son of James L. Schueler of St. Clair Shores, MI, and the late Shirley M. Schueler, he was also brother to John, Steve, David, Peter, and Michael. Jim most recently served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Forklifts of Toledo, and Vice President of Towlift Inc. After graduating from Western Michigan University, he started his sales and marketing career at Proctor and Gamble. Jim later went on to join Clark Equipment Company, and held several executive sales positions prior to acquiring his own Clark Equipment Dealership. He had been in the material handling industry for over 40 years. He was a long standing member of the Detroit Athletic Club and Sylvania Country Club, and served on the board of Toledos International Park. Jim had great affection for boating, and in particular, Great Lakes freighters. As a young boy, he spent most of his summers on Harsens Island, MI saluting every passing freighter, while knowing most captains by name! More importantly, Jim dearly loved his family and friends. He was the self-appointed family historian, and always enjoyed regaling others with tales of various Schuelers. He will be deeply missed and always loved. Youve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide. You live on through your family, youre always by our side. Visitation will be Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 31 at 11 a.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH 43623. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio, 3883 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43606, or to The Dossin Great Lakes Museum through the Detroit Historical Society, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit Michigan 48202. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting our website at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.