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- NIAGARA FALLS — Howard H. Schul, Sr., age 85, of Niagara Falls, was called unexpectedly to his heavenly home on January 19, 2011 at his residence. Born April 30, 1925 in the Town of Niagara, NY, to the late William and Laura (Sachs) Schul.
Howard was a World War II Navy veteran, serving on the Shangri La from 1942-1946 and received an honorable discharge. He was an avid gardener, cook and golfer. His sportsmanship was demonstrated when he registered his second hole-in-one, respectively at age 70 and 76. His gardening skills flourished when he diligently planted and labeled a tree for each of his grandchildren, at his Holiday, FL home. Howard retired from DuPont Chemical in 1984. He was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, the Moose Lodge- No. 55 in Holiday, FL, Veterans Association, Buff Social Club, American Legion- Post 0173, and a lifetime member of the Elk's Lodge- No. 346 in Niagara Falls. Howard was predeceased by his wife, Patricia A. (Dugas) Schul on February 5, 2008; and two brothers, Richard and George Schul.
Survivors include his five children, Bonnie (Fred) Snyder of Lockport, Diana (Wayne) Vigue of Niagara Falls, Howard (Theresa) Schul, Jr. of Grand Island, Arlene Stallard of Amherst, Eric (Kate) Schul of Niagara Falls; son-in-law, Ed Stallard of North Tonawanda; grandchildren, Matthew (Heather) Snyder, Mark (Karina) Snyder, Nicole Vigue, Danielle (Matt) Jennings, Lisa (Mark) Serafini, Derek Stallard, Craig Stallard, Tyler Stallard, Eric Schul II and Heather Schul; great-grandchildren: Zachary and Collin Snyder, Dylan Serafini, David Snyder and Bailey Jennings; a sister, Eileen Hartwig of Niagara Falls; brother, Leonard (Loretta) Schul of Town Niagara; and a sister-in-law, Doris Schul.
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Friday from 2-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. David Hoecker, on Saturday at 11:00 AM in St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 18th Street and Cleveland Avenue, Niagara Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
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