Leon J. Schuler, 81 of Des Plaines was born September 28, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Clarence and Norma (nee Nuhs) Schuler and passed away December 19, 2012 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Leon was the beloved husband of Dolores M. (nee Hiltonen); dear brother-in-law of Elaine (Donald) Koski and Anita (Ron) Wiemeri and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday December 24, 2012 from 9 AM until time of funeral service 11 AM at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner Street (Northwest Hwy./ Rt. 14 and Rand Road) Des Plaines. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.