Margaret “Margie” Anna (McGregor) Schueler

Margaret “Margie” Anna (McGregor) Schueler was born June 15, 1927, in Bardsdale, Calif., the daughter of Bruce and Eva. Born early, she remained a petite thing and a fighter all her life. Raised on a citrus ranch in Fillmore, Calif., the youngest of four, she recalled a happy life of adventure. A tomboy, there was no challenge she wouldn’t dive into, no matter who the adversary. She graduated from Fillmore United Schools in 1945, then attended Stephens College, graduating in 1947. Margie met a handsome hitchhiking soldier, Elmer, the love of her life while still in high school. They exchanged letters for years and married on September 7, 1947. Ever courageous, she moved across the country to Minnesota. The pair settled in the valley and bluffs north of Rushford on Rush Arbor Ranch, building a thriving mink business while raising Hereford cattle and Airedale dogs. Margie also became a mother to five. An avid outdoorswoman and hunter, Margie taught her family to thoroughly appreciate nature. She loved those hills and the view from the top, often dreaming about it when she could not get there in later years. Margie was intelligent, quick-witted, and sometimes even snappish. She didn’t shirk any task. She taught her family to farm, do almost anything, and be resilient. She used her time for her family and community. Margie’s faith remained the biggest constant in her life. She served unselfishly for her congregation at First Presbyterian, joining in countless charitable efforts and playing the organ, barely reaching the foot pedals, well into her late 80s. She insisted that passages in the Bible should be understood, not merely read. Margie was known for her formidable determination (not stubbornness). She was passionate about the things she felt mattered and left behind a wonderful legacy.

Margie is survived by her children Sharon (Wayne) Woxland, Marlene (Ken Fordahl) Schueler, Karl Schueler, and David (Holly) Schueler; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Elmer, and daughter and son-in-law Peggi and Steve Redalen.

A memorial service will be held Saturday February 8, 2025, at Hoff Funeral Home Rushford Minn., at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 from 5-7pm at the funeral home, and will continue one hour prior to the service.

Hoff Funeral Home Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit www.hofffuneral.com to leave an online condolence.