Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos.
Mark Schuler, former President and General Manager of Schuler Motors of Morrison, IL, was recently seriously injured in a scooter accident, near his home in rural Morrison. The results of his injuries placed Mark in a long-term recovery situation, from the seriousness of his mishap.
On Saturday, October 22, 2022, the Morrison community was invited to a fundraiser at Kunes Country, 727 W. Lincolnway, (formerly Schuler Motors) to enjoy a social event. The goal was to raise funds to assist the Schuler family. A large gathering enjoyed a delicious lunch; tasty desserts; a collection of vintage vehicles; a bouncy house for the younger visitors; music.
The former showroom was full of donated items for a silent auction. All proceeds were presented to the Schuler family. Attendees roamed the area to examine the donations and record their respective offers. They offered affectionate comments to his wife, Susan, along with their concerns about his recovery, and recalled memories about Mark.
This day was a special time of communal gathering and pleasant remembering, with an unspoken layer of hope for Mark’s continued recovery.