Rose M. Dunkle Shuler, 84, of Butler, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot.
She was born January 6, 1935 in Sugar Creek Township, the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Doretha (McIntyre) Burke.
Rose had worked at Woolworths after graduation and later in life at Lowals in Butler and sometimes Grove City before their closing. Rose enjoyed square dancing, country dancing, playing cards and going out to eat and spending time with her family. She was a member and past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star, Maqueda Chapter #45 of Butler, past Worthy Matron of Parker City O.E.S. #60 and also a member of White Shrine of Jerusalem #53 of Grove City. Rose had been a member of several country music clubs and St. Patrick’s Young at Heart Club, Brady’s Bend. She had previously been a volunteer at Christ Community United Methodist Church and attended Graceway Church. She also had served as Meridian Rainbow Mother Advisor and Noah’s Ark pledge girls advisor.
Surviving are her husband, Carl R. Shuler Sr. of Butler whom she married May 19, 2018; her daughter, Lisa R. (Jim) Bell of Butler; her grandchildren, Raymie (Danielle) Bell, Loree (John) Ward and Charleen (Nathan Lutz) Ceaser; 8 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Kenneth (Kate) Burke of Karns City and Leo (Marlene) Burke of Karns City; a sister, Alice (Richard) Crisman of Parker; one aunt, eight nieces; a number of great and great great nieces and nephews and several cousins; 2 stepdaughters, Carol Ann (Edward) Wagner and Adele Ann Crawford, both of Butler; 3 stepsons, Carl R. Shuler, Jr., John J. (Christine) Shuler and Raymond R. Nye, Sr, all of Butler; 8 step grandchildren; and 2 step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bradley R Dunkle whom she married April 24, 1954 and who passed away January 30, 2001, a close friend, Lewis Ray and one great nephew.
Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Thursday, May 23rd from 5 PM until the time of the service at 7 PM with Brandon Lenhart of North Main Street of God officiating..
Interment in Greenlawn Burial Estates.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023 whom we thank for taking such good care of our loved one.