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Florence “Flo” Basil Schuler, of Warsaw, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the age of 78.
She was born on April 19, 1947, in Chicago, the only child of Dolores Josephine Cole Basil and Peter James Basil (nee Baziluk). Flo graduated from Kelvyn Park High School in 1965 in Chicago with high honors. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Illinois, Chicago, in 1969. Flo enjoyed teaching English at Chicago Vocational School in Chicago for a number of years prior to her marriage.
Flo married the love of her life, Dr. William Eliot Schuler, on Oct. 1, 1977. They were blessed to have just celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary before she passed away. They resided in Mendota, Ill., where they helped to found New Covenant Assembly of God. In 1998, they moved to Warsaw. Together they enjoyed worshipping alongside their church family at Abundant Life Assembly of God in Warsaw.
Flo spent many years homeschooling her children and mentoring others. Her home was always open to anyone who needed a meal, encouragement or prayer. Over the years, she taught children’s church and hosted many events for church youth. She was a leader in La Leche League and in New Beginnings Food Co-Op, and she was a multi-state director for Community Bible Study. She continued to mentor teachers for Community Bible Study until just weeks before her passing.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dr. William E. Schuler, Warsaw; four sons: Stephen (Grace) Schuler, Springfield, Ohio; Mark (Allison) Schuler, Southeast Asia; John (Alexandria) Schuler, New Lenox, Ill.; and Daniel (Julie) Schuler, Columbia City. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Samuel Joseph Schuler; and her grandson, Jack William Schuler.
Flo’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 at Abundant Life Assembly of God, 1502 Fisher Ave., Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Anthony Green. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. A second memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Faith Assembly of God, 800 Wenzel Road, Peru, Ill., and officiated by Pastor Steve Adamson. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Private burial will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 1121 North Galena Ave., Dixon, Ill. Arrangements entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.
Memorial donations in Flo’s memory may be directed to Abundant Life Assembly of God, P.O. Box 782, Warsaw, IN 46581.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
