State Senator Schuler Dies After Cancer Fight

COLUMBUS, Ohio—State Senator Robert Schuler of Ohio has died after a fight with cancer. He was 66.  Schuler, a Republican, died Friday night at his home in suburban Cincinnati.  He had served in the Ohio Senate since 2003. He also was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1993 to 2000.  His death was announced Saturday in statements from Gov. Ted Strickland and Senate President Bill Harris.  Harris has canceled Tuesday’s Senate session so members and staff can attend funeral services.
   
Schuler represented the Senate’s 7th District, which includes all of Warren County and parts of Hamilton County. He was a past chairman of the Senate’s Energy and Public Utilities Committee.  Schuler is survived by his wife Shelagh, two children and five grandchildren.

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