Lois Schuler

Lois Jane Rider Schuler, longtime resident of Dillon died peacefully Monday May 30, 2016 at Parkview Acres Rest Home in Dillon. She was born on September 22, 1922 in Harding County, South Dakota to Dean and Leota (Elliott) Rider and moved to Dillon in her teen years. After graduating from Beaverhead County High School Lois attended Butte Business College, receiving training as a stenotype operator. She worked as a dental assistant in Dillon and also served on the Beaverhead Election Board. Lois worked for the Dillon public schools lunch program for many years. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She also loved to read and do word puzzles. Lois loved music, coming from a musical family, and her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have continued that legacy. Her greatest happiness was spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John L Schuler, her parents Dean and Leota Rider(Peterson), sisters Doris Nerison and Marion Keenan, brother Wyman Rider, daughter-in-law Sheri Schuler, son-in-law Larry Daggett and great-granddaughter Hanna Cashell. She is survived by her daughters Marianna (Gary) Knowlton of Port Ludlow Wa and Linda Daggett of Great Falls, sons John C. (Katherine) Schuler of Dillon, Robert (Rayanne) Schuler of Billings and James (Lorene) Schuler of Dillon, 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Lois devoted her life to her home and family with her quiet strength and steadfast love. Graveside services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Dillon at 11:30 am on July 1. We will gather at Brundage Funeral Home at 11 am.