Samuel David Wyler, Class of 1961

Samuel David Wyler, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2022 after an extended illness. Samuel was born in Coshocton, Ohio, on June 21, 1937. He was the son of the late Edwin and Rachel (Carle) Wyler. Samuel was a 1955 graduate of Fresno High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in education from Muskingum University and his Master's degree from the University of Akron. He was a principal and a teacher for 35 years for Garaway Local Schools and Coshocton City Schools. Samuel was an active member of Fresno Bible Church, teaching Sunday school classes for over 60 years. He was a board member for many years with TMM Ministries. He worked on the family farm and was a member of the Coshocton County Antique Power Association as well as the Holmes County Steam and Engine Association. On April 12, 1963 he married his loving wife, Mary Ellen Leindecker. They were married for 52 years until her death on September 2, 2015. Samuel is survived by his two children, Brent (Peggy) Wyler of Coshocton and Catherine (Dino) Marreiros of Randleman, North Carolina; grandchildren Andrew and Abigail (Nathan); sister-in-law Maxine Geese of Coshocton; brother-in-law Larry (Sally) Leindecker of Coshocton and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Samuel was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Carle (Joann) Wyler; brother-in-law Thomas Geese; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Garry (Helen) Leindecker. 

Year of Muskingum Undergraduate Degree
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