Rev. Dr. Walter E. Shuler

Reverend Walter E. Shuler III, 77 of Honey Brook, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at home, in the presence of his family.

He was born in Lancaster, PA on August 27, 1945. Walter was the son of the late Walter E. and Madelyn (Essex) Shuler. He was the husband of the late Linda G. Shuler who went to Heaven on April 20, 2022.

Pastor Shuler was ordained in 1982 and the founder of Gateway Baptist Church in Honey Brook, PA. He worked for the Labs Funeral Home for over 30 years and deemed it a vital aspect of his ministry.

Pastor Shuler demonstrated a love for people and a special burden for the most vulnerable of our population. His outreach included operating a food distribution program, a relief ministry, multiple bus routes, a Christian school, a nursing home visitation, and served as a hospital chaplain.

Walter served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War. A former truck Owner Operator, Walter also worked in auto sales, as an electrician, and an underground blaster. He served on the Honey Brook Borough Council and was a prior member of the Honey Brook Fire Company.

In addition to his parents and wife, Walter was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Shuler; a daughter, Tracy Norris; a son, Baby Walt; and a grandson, Kayce Norris.

He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey (Tanya Diehl) Shuler of Lakeland FL, Walter E. Shuler IV “Poke” (Kristine Blake) Shuler of Narvon PA, a daughter Kimberly (Jon) Kersey of Champaign IL, 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 11:00 am at Gateway Baptist Church, 143 Suplee Rd, Honey Brook PA 19344. Pastor Walter Shuler IV will officiate. A calling hour will be held at the church prior to the service starting at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at the Bridgeville E.C. Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Pastor Shuler to Gateway Baptist Church at the above address.

Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc., of Honey Brook PA.

For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com

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Pastor Shuler was a great Man he loved Jesus he was a very loving caring Jesus loving Man who loved everyone and is greatly missed by us especially by his Family I have his Family in my prayers sending hugs and prayers ????for his Family sending my deepest condolences to his Family and hugs and prayers ??????signed Laura and Kelly

~ Laura
6/13/2023 12:27:01 PM

Walt was a family friend. My Father and him were very close. Our familys were close. Rest easy Walt. Jamie Fisher

~ James Fisher
6/12/2023 7:29:14 PM

I loved Walt more like my brother and not brother n law. He was always up for my joking around! Miss you Walt. You and my sister are together again Red

~ Red and Jennifer Fraley Gaston, SC
6/12/2023 10:20:01 AM

Praise God that pastor is with our Lord and Savior. You were always there whenever we needed you. See you in heaven one day...Love you Pastor Shuler

~ Pablo Santiago York, PA
6/10/2023 9:30:14 PM

My sweet sweet Uncle has been born into eternal life this past week. I will miss him and miss his smile. He loved my precious precious Aunt Linda and for that I loved him even more. My sincerest sympathy to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. My prayers that the Lord comfort and keep you during this time of heavy sadness I know you all feel.

~ Ronald and Rochelle Toos Gaston, South Carolina
6/10/2023 8:10:59 PM

He loved the Lord. He loved God's people. He will be sorely missed. Praise God he is with our savior.

~ Betty Kinston , Nc
6/10/2023 1:13:40 PM

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