Hartmut Schuler, age 84, passed away on January 24, 2019.
He was born to Gottlob and Maria Schuler in Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1956. In January of 1957, he was drafted into the US Army, making the Army his career, becoming a Green Beret and serving 2 tours in Vietnam with SOG. His military awards and decorations included 6 Bronze Stars for Valor and Meritorius Service, the Air Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry; Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Combat Infantryman Badge, Airborne Badge, and Special Forces Tab.
He brought the love of his life, Rosemarie, from East Germany in 1957, and they were married in August of that year. They had two sons and the good fortune of being stationed in Germany for many years, permitting them to spend time with their families in their homeland.
During his years in Colorado Springs, he enjoyed skiing, hiking, travelling, and spending time with family and friends. Family was so important to him. He treated his kids and grandkids to trips to Mexico and Germany. He is a past-president of the Alpenland German Club and was instrumental in organizing and bringing the Oktoberfest to Colorado Springs for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rosemarie; son, Roy, daughter-in-law, Patricia; grandsons, Brandon and Ryan; son, Glenn; daughter-in-law, Judy; granddaughter, Emily; and brothers, Friedemann, Dietmar, and Siegbert.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 2 at the Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street, Colorado Springs, 80906.
Mel Downs
30 Jan 2019Sandie and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Hartmut We enjoyed many memorable times with him and Rosi. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Rest in peace Mecky.
Anonymous
30 Jan 2019He will be greatly missed! Such a positive and cheery neighbor! A real treasure that will leave a hole in our hearts and our lives! Love and prayers to you at this time. Kate and Robert Rogers
NIcole & Jeff Norton
30 Jan 2019It is such sad news to hear of Hartmut’s passing. We had so many great times at member’s night at the AFA Falcon Club with he and Rosie and the rest of our German group–he will be missed greatly and remembered for his outstanding service to our Country and his love for his friends and family.
Anonymous
31 Jan 2019DEAREST ROSE AND family,
I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR PRECIOUS AND FAMILY
ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.
Micky will be missed, but i know you have many memories to keep in your heart always.
Archie has talked about the special times that you and Renate shared with the two of you. I know that they wiil stay close to you at this time.
Love and prayers.
Archie’s sister,
naomi
Leonard Mollica
3 Feb 2019My condolences on your loss of Micky, may he rest in peace. Knew Micky in Special Forces, SOG and local SF chapter.
John (Joe) Kinane
16 Dec 2020My deepest condolences to your family. Hartmut and I became friends for a very short time in the spring of 1957 when we served together in basic training at Ft. Knox KY.