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David Schueler

July 2, 1964 - Jan. 1, 2023

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David Carl Schueler, born July 2, 1964, was a husband, a brother, and a friend; a man who exuded compassion and treated each person he met with respect, in his personal life and professionally. Born in Texas, and raised in Colorado’s San Luis Valley with a family of seven brothers and sisters, Dave was known for his humor, a smile that could light up a room, and an exceptional sense of kindness. He had the sort of kindly manner that offered comfort and reassurance to those who had the good fortune to cross his path. After a two-year battle with prostate cancer, Dave passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023 at age 58, in the company of Lynn Schueler, his loving wife and partner in life of 34 years. In addition to Lynn, Dave is survived by his siblings: Daniel, Darrel, Deanne, Doris, Darlene, Denise, and Doug, as well as his many nieces and nephews, many of whom he bonded with in life over everything from books, baseball, Doctor Who, writing, board and computer games, and other mutual hobbies. Growing up on a farm in rural Colorado, Dave had big dreams as a young man for how he wanted to live his life and ventured forward with a sense of adventure, balanced by an unmistakable level of practicality and

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