Douglas John Schuessler
June 02, 2014
Douglas John Schuessler was born April 6, 1966, in Des Moines, the son of Jim and Janet Schuessler. He passed away unexpectedly from an aortic aneurysm Sunday, June 1, 2014 at his home.
Doug is survived by his wife, Maria Schuessler; children – Madison (Patrick Truby), Jimmie, Sheridan and Landon Schuessler; granddaughter, Keeley; parents, Jim and Janet Schuessler; parents-in-law, George and Nannette Coon; siblings - Vernon Schuessler, Kimberly (Tim) Manning, Paula Eichinger and Darcy (Glenn) Gill; numerous nieces and nephews; other loving relatives and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Margaret Elwell and Howard and Gladys Schuessler.
Doug loved his family above all else. He enjoyed family vacations at the lake, attending his children’s sporting and school activities, and coming to the party shed for family gatherings. Doug was so proud of his children and loved sharing in their successes.
Doug had a passion for horses and spent many years raising and caring for draft horses with his dad Jim. He loved being outdoors, from hunting and fishing to riding his motorcycle. Doug enjoyed music. When he was younger he played the drums and most recently taught himself to play the guitar. He, his brother, and friends enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical. Doug’s biggest gift to us all was his generosity and kindness. He would do anything that anyone asked of him without complaining and with a smile on his face. He was loved and adored deeply, and he gave us that same love in return. He will be desperately missed but will live on in our everyday lives and in the legacy of his children.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Douglas Schuessler Memorial Fund, PO Box 7, Alleman, IA 50007.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2014 at Salem United Church of Christ in Alleman, 320 NE 141st Ave., with burial to follow at Lincoln Cemetery in Alleman. The family will greet friends Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., June 5, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cyndi, Debbie, Mary & Families
06/05/2014
Maria, Uncle Jim, Aunt Janet, Vernon, Kim, Paula, Darcy and families. Doug's loss was so sudden, and it takes your breath away at the change in your lives. No matter the miles between us, everyone is still family and held in our thoughts. Doug will be remembered fondly. Our hearts go out to all of you in this difficult time of sadness. Our prayers are with you all. Love.
Kathleen Larson
06/05/2014
Jimmie, Janet, Maria, children
and family. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jeff and Jodi Wass
06/04/2014
Sending you love and prayers during this sad time. We cherish our memories with you and Doug and will miss his great smile.
Love you Mrrrrrrrrr!
Pam Martin
06/04/2014
Maria, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May God bring you strength and comfort you.
Mike & Karen Parkinson
06/04/2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dougs entire family. Doug was a super nice guy! So friendly, funny, helpful, and generous. We liked him a lot and will miss him terribly. Hugs to you all.
Caveman
06/04/2014
Khan.......Me so sad.......
Ron Sundberg
06/04/2014
I'm sorry to hear of Doug's death. I
remember him as he assisted Jim
in running the restaurant in Ames
several years ago.. I'm unable to
attend the funeral service as I'm
flying to Lacey, WA tomorrow for
my grandson's high school
graduation. My thoughts will be
with the whole family.
Ron
Vickie Johnson
06/04/2014
Janet and Jim:
I was so saddened to hear of Doug's passing. My heart goes out to you for your loss. You, your family and Doug's family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickie
Molly Duckworth (Jesse)
06/04/2014
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Doug, special thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Jill Swanson (Frederick)
06/04/2014
I am very sorry to hear about your loss of Doug. Remember the good times you shared.Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill
Judy Morton
06/04/2014
I am so terribly saddened I can't imagine what you're going thru. My heart goes out to you with many great memories of Doug, God bless all of you
Trish Hindera, Lindsay Lientz, Joe Price, Kate Pri
06/04/2014
We are so sad to hear about Doug's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. We are keeping you all close to our hearts and in our prayers.
In sympathy, Trish Hindera and kids
Doug McGrew
06/04/2014
I was deeply saddened to hear of Doug's death.
I hope that you will accept my most sincere sympathy and condolence. I truly hope that your memories of the happier moments will help ease your pain.
If there is anything I can do for you at this difficult time, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Doug McGrew
John and Nancy Hoar and Aunt Betty from Georgia
06/04/2014
We are so sorry to hear about Doug. Our prayers are with you and your family always. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Vicky Nelson
06/04/2014
I was so sorry to hear about Doug. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. In loving sympathy, Vicky and Dennis Nelson