John L. Schuler
1919 - 2011
John L. Schuler, 92, a longtime resident of Dillon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 22, at Parkview Acres Rest Home in Dillon.
He was born Sept. 24, 1919, in Dillon, a son of Harry Schuler and Anna (Reece) Schuler.
John was a farmer/rancher in his younger years, managed the Town Pump in Dillon for many years (one of the first in Montana), worked for the city, and was a custodian at Beaverhead County High School . John was an avid golfer and walker, who loved to fish and garden.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Mildred Hall and Harriet Furaus; his two brothers, Harry, Jr. (Bud) Schuler and Lee Schuler.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lois (Rider) Schuler. They were married on June 12, 1943.
He is also survived by two daughters, Marianna (Gary) Knowlton, Port Ludlow, Wash., and Linda (Lawrence) Daggett, Great Falls; three sons, John C. (Katherine) Schuler, Dillon, Robert Schuler, Billings, and James (Lorene) Schuler, Dillon. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
John was loved and respected by his family and many friends.
Private graveside services will be held at the Mountain View Cemetery in Dillon.
Express condolences at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
Geraldine Theresa St. Onge
1931 - 2011
Geraldine Theresa St. Onge, M.D., died on Dec. 28, in Dillon. She was born Dec. 10, 1931.
She was raised on ranches near Whitehall and Butte. She graduated from Butte High School as a member of the National Honor Society.
She received a bachelor’s degree in bacteriology with honors from the University of Montana, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, Tanan of Spur, Mortar Board and Alpha Lambda Delta honor society.
On a Kellogg foundation scholarship she participated and received a master’s of science degree in medical technology in the Henry Ford Hospital – Wayne State University program in Detroit, Mich.
She then initiated and headed the Department of Microchemistry at Henry Ford Hospital until her matriculation to medical school at Wayne State University College of Medicine, where she received the M.D. degree with distinction in 1965.
After serving a rotating internship at Detroit General Receiving Hospital, and named Intern of the Year, she served as a Peace Corps volunteer physician in N’Guigmi, Nigeria, West Africa, where she participated in the World Health Organization’s campaign to eradicate smallpox.
Following that service, she completed fellowships in internal medicine, received an outstanding achievement award in internal medicine and gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic.
Upon completion of her training in 1972, she joined the faculty of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, as an attending physician in gastroenterology and internal medicine, at the notorious Fort Apache, Lincoln Hospital, in South Bronx, N.Y.
She also served as Deputy Director of Medicine, president of the medical staff, and as a member of the Council of Medical Board Presidents of the Health and Hospitals Corporation, of New York City. During this service she was given the distinguished service award for service to patients.
In 1978 she was appointed head of gastroenterology at the North Central Bronx-Montefiore Municipal Hospital affiliate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
While administering the department, practicing and teaching gastroenterology and internal medicine, she maintained an internal medicine practice in the Ambulatory Care department.
Her efforts were recognized with the Director’s Award for Extraordinary and Exemplary Service in Direct Patient Care.
Late in her career, she served as an attending physician in the Emergency Medicine department.
After some 30 years of practice, she retired in 1997 to continue her interest in exotic travel, theater, ballet and art, as well as New York City and national politics.
She is survived by her sisters, Eileene (Edwin) Armstrong, Dillon, Ularie Marie St. Onge, Butte, Mary Frances Sylvester, Billings; nieces and nephews, Jacqueline (Rod) Christiaens and sons, Valier, Jan Trafelet and son, Albuquerque, N.M., Scott (Sarah) Armstrong and children, Albuquerque, N.M., Marc (Nan) Sylvester and daughters, Gilbert, Ariz., Joe (Karen) Sylvester and children, Greybull, Wyo., Michelle Hadfield and children; cousins, Ruth Souza and children, Ojai, Calif., Wilma (Bim) Burkes, Ojai, Calif., Margaret Gulley and children, Portland, Ore., Ted (Lucy) St. Onge, Helena, and Helen Marie O’Neil and children, Butte.
Per Geraldine’s request there will be no services held.
Albert Madsen
1948 - 2011
Albert Madsen passed away on Dec. 27, at the VA hospital in Salt Lake City, following a long battle with leukemia.
Albert knew nearly everyone in Dillon, and was known as a person who liked to visit. He had lived in the Bicentennial Apartments for the last six years. When he wasn’t about town visiting, he spent much of his free time adding to his many collections.
Albert was born in Dillon on July 8, 1948, and grew up and attended schools there.
Following high school he went into the Army and spent two years there with most of the time in Vietnam where he was a medic. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal.
Following Vietnam, he worked in Dillon at various places and spent most of his free time riding his beloved motorcycle. Although he never owned a Harley, he dreamed of it and had many miniature replicas of one.
He is survived by his sister Linda (Dick) Reichle, Dillon; niece, Jana Reichle, Lolo; nephews, Dale (Katie) McLaughlin and Ed McLaughlin of Spokane Valley, Wash., Rod McLaughlin, Portland, Ore.; great nephews, Chris McLaughlin, Bend, Ore., Carter Reichle, Lolo, Sage Reichle Schoonen, Dillon; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marius Madsen and Vera Bourassa Madsen; brother, Harold Hill; sister, Irene (Hill) McLaughlin; and nephew, Ryan Reichle.
Albert was a kind person, always interested in others, and with a wealth of knowledge about Dillon and its inhabitants. He loved history and the History channel but rarely missed Wheel of Fortune. He had a great respect for the military and his country.
He will be missed by many who saw him often and enjoyed his stories.
All are welcome to celebrate Albert’s life and memory. Cremation has taken place in Salt Lake City, and services will be held in Dillon at 10 a.m. on Jan. 12 at the Brundage Funeral Home, with a military graveside service at the cemetery followed by a reception.
Memorials can be made to Camp-Mak-A-Dream, P.O. Box 1450, Missoula, Mt 59806, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
A guestbook is available on-line at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
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