Robert Schuler; husband of Patrice Munsel (Producer of The Patrice Munsel Show")
Hyfler/Rosner
International, Inc. A Personal Memorial from his wife,
Metropolitan Opera star, Patrice Munsel Schuler, his
children and grandchildren. My husband, Robert Charles
Schuler, was the handsomest -funniest -most adventurous man
I have ever known. He was a great business man, a fabulous
father to our four children, Heidi, Rhett, Scott and Nicole,
and grandfather to two wonderful grandsons, Stefan and
Aleksander, all of whom have inherited his great sense of
humor and adventurous spirit. His friends, both famous and
infamous, were friends for life. Bob attended Cotter Prep,
St. Mary's College, University of Minnesota, Northwestern
University, and was a proud member of the Alpha Tau Omega
(Gamma Nu Chapter) fraternity. He studied at Max Reinhardts
Theater School, and with Lee Strassberg at the American
Theatre Wing. His first job was as an advertising copy
writer at Sears Roebuck in Chicago. Hating the cold in the
Windy City, he told his boss he was leaving, and that same
day drove to California, where he settled in the Colony at
Malibu, and founded the Malibu Theatre. He played bit parts
in movies ("The Canterbury Ghost" was one of them) for MGM,
Columbia, and Universal Studios, became assistant
Advertising Manager of Western Airlines, was Associate
Producer of the Broadway play, "Laura", and conceived and
was Executive Producer of "The Patrice Munsel Show" on the
ABC-TV Network in the 1950's. At the Young & Rubicam
Advertising Agency in Manhattan, he was a Director and TV
Casting Director. For 15 years, before his retirement, he
was President of the prestigious Public Relations firm,
Celebrity International, Inc. in New York City. A superb
writer, he freelanced for "Details" Magazine, submitted
numerous pieces for high profile clients in the society
columns, and he wrote eight travel books called, "The Little
Book: Dare to Do It Yourself" series. One of his proudest
accomplishments is the wonderful book he wrote about our
crazy and wonderful 55 years of life together entitled, "The
Diva And I". Our Dad's enthusiasm for childlike excitement
led us on a lot of wonderful adventures together, some
exotic, some cheap fun...all zany! He gave us a love of
skiing, snorkeling, exploring and excitement for Life! He
was a big bear that taught us to love, be compassionate,
honest and kind. We love him for that. Our grandfather, "Big
Dado" was one of the greatest and most influential men in
our lives. If we could be half the man that he was, we'll
have lived a very full and meaningful life. He showed us the
world with new eyes. At noon on Christmas day 2007, in the
snow covered Adirondack Mountains, at his home, Robert
Charles Schuler, born in Winona Minnesota, left on his
greatest adventure. He is survived by his wife, Patrice
Munsel Schuler, his children, Heidi Schuler Bright, Scott
Schuler, Nicole Schuler, and his grandsons, Stefan Kocev and
Aleksander Kocev. His son Rhett Schuler died in 2005. He is
also survived by a brother, William Schuler, and a sister,
Mary Lou Safranek. For my husband and our father and
grandfather, Life was a big box of chocolates. Robert
Charles Schuler 1917-2007. We Love You!
Published in the New York Times on 1/6/2008.
Brad Ferguson
<rel...@rcn.com> wrote:
> SCHULER--Robert Charles. President of Celebrity
> International, Inc. A Personal Memorial from his wife,
> Metropolitan Opera star, Patrice Munsel Schuler, his
> children and grandchildren.
Patrice Munsel may be more famous for her Campfire Girls commercial of
the early 1960s, which ran six times an hour on Channel 5 in NYC for
ninety years or so. She's still singin' WoHeLo after all these years,
too, I'll bet.
I'm sure some people remember her for her opera stuff, too.
David Samuel Barr
I had the great pleasure of working with her on a set of concerts
in 1985; a charming and gracious lady then still in fine voice.
luv...@gmail.com
I had the pleasure of stage managing "Hello, Dolly!" in 1984, in which
she starred, and dog-sitting Heathcliff when she had to leave for a
two-day prior engagement. Ms. Munsel is one of the most dynamic
performers I've ever worked with and the voice was incredible. It was
one of the highlights of my career. My prayers are with her at this
difficult time.
Magnus
> SCHULER--Robert Charles. President of Celebrity
> International, Inc. A Personal Memorial from his wife,
> Metropolitan Opera star, Patrice Munsel Schuler, his
> children and grandchildren. My husband, Robert Charles
> Schuler, was the handsomest -funniest -most adventurous man
> I have ever known. He was a great business man, a fabulous
> father to our four children, Heidi, Rhett, Scott and Nicole,
> and grandfather to two wonderful grandsons, Stefan and
> Aleksander, all of whom have inherited his great sense of
> humor and adventurous spirit.
What a wonderful tribute. How often do people write of their spouses
and fathers in such terms? All I can say is that Robert Charles
Schuler must have been one hell of a guy.
magnus