Obituary of Donald Robert Shuler

Donald Robert Shuler, 75, of Holly Hill, SC, passed away March 21, 2021. He was the widow of Darlene Sylvia Kinsey Shuler who passed January 19, 2017.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 27, at 3:00 PM at Pine Tree Hunting Club in Holly Hill. Please be mindful and respectful of COVID precautions.

Survivors include his four sons, Robbie (Cynthia) Shuler of Cope, Donnie (Kim) Shuler of Elloree, Lance (Lynn) Shuler of Orangeburg, and Brannon “Bam” (Shanda) Shuler of Holly Hill; seven grandchildren, Miranda Brown, Ashleigh Shuler, Savannah Shuler, Jace Shuler, Brody Shuler, Devin Shuler, and Abbigaile Shuler, as well as five great grandchildren; one brother, Keith Shuler of Santee, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Shuler and Eleanor Hood Shuler; his wife, Darlene Sylvia Kinsey Shuler; two sisters, Linda Bryant and Helen Armstrong.

Don was born on April 20, 1945 in Charleston, SC to the late Robert Lee Shuler and Eleanor Hood Shuler. He was raised in Elloree, SC and graduated from Elloree High School. He retired from the Town of Holly Hill where he served as the Town Water and Sewer Supervisor. He was a lifelong member of Pine Tree Hunting Club where he spent most of his time hunting, fishing, and socializing with his family and friends. He was fondly known as “Teddy Bear” by all the club members and this name describes him perfectly. He was a kindhearted and loving soul who spent his life putting others before himself. He loved his family and close friends fiercely and treasured his time with them. He was loyal and completely dedicated to those he loved. He leaves his family with traditions and memories of a simple, honest, and family focused life. These traditions and memories are priceless to his family. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. It is rare to find someone who no one can say one negative word about, but this is a true statement about Don “Teddy Bear” Shuler.

In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you instead take a moment to live your life like Don….hug your loved ones, take time to enjoy the outdoors and take in all of what nature offers, live life to its fullest and do not take it for granted because time waits for no one.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.southcarolinacremation.com 

Dad

by Karen K. Boyer

He never looked for praises

He was never one to boast

He just went on quietly working

For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken

His words were very few

And most of the time his worries

Went unspoken too.

He was there….a firm foundation

Through all our storms of life

A sturdy hand to hold onto

In times of stress and strife.

A true friend we could turn to

When times were good or bad

One of our greatest blessings

The man that we called Dad….