Robert “Gary” Scheler   1943-2025

Gary Scheler was born on November 28th, 1943 in Forestburg, AB, the first son of Hardy and May Scheler.  He passed away August 7th, 2025 in the Daysland hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer. 

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carol, his son Rob (Heather) grandchildren Derek, Curtis, Jared and Grace and 1 great grandchild, Parker. Sisters Betty Henderson, Pat (Stan) Brennan, Carol (Dave) Schmaltz, Peggy (Dennis) Prehn, Donna (Murray) McKay and brother Tim (Daniel) Scheler; brothers-in-law Jim (Gwen) Brennan and Keith (Jean) Brennan and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his son Rick Scheler, his parents Hardy and May Scheler, brother Douglas Scheler, father and mother-in-law Alan and Dorothy Brennan.

A come and go celebration of Gary’s life will be held between 1 and 4 on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 at the Forestburg Community Centre.

Memorial donations can be made to the Daysland Hospital Foundation or STARS Air Ambulance.