Eugene Edward Schandler was born on January 31, 1930 in Pharr, Texas, to Bernard and Clara (Grimm) Schandler and died on August 20, 2025 in the Logan Manor at Logan, Kansas. The family moved back to Kansas in the 1930's and settled in New Almelo, Kansas. Eugene was the fourth of fivechildren. He attended New Almelo Grade School and graduated from Tipton High School in 1949. Eugene served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. He often spoke of his time in Germanyand the many friends he made while in the Army.
Eugene married Pat Riemann on April 2, 1956. They were married for 60 years. Eugene andPat adopted two sons, Thomas Gerard in 1960 and Jerald Eugene (Damien) in 1964. Eugene and Pat farmed west of Logan, Kansas, where he was a dealer for VitaFerm for many years. Eugene was a devout Catholic and was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
Eugene loved to share his wisdom with anyone who would listen... one of his favorite quotes was, “The best part of living is dying. The day you die is the most wonderful day of your life and ifyou don't believe that, then you're not living your life right!” Eugene had a special reverence to St.Faustina, whom he prayed to every day. He was the best role model anyone could ever have in order tolive the Christian life that God desires us to live.
Eugene was well known in the area for his straight forward, honest approach to life. Eugene fully embraced the simple things in life, and he always gave thanks to the Lord for all he received. Eugene never missed a chance to find the bright side of any situation that came up. While the hailstorms of his life would have devastated most men, Eugene embraced them and gave thanks to God for all the blessings that he still had. He held no grudges, but instead forgave and said prayers for all. He loved to visit with people, and never knew a stranger, as he could strike up a conversation with anyone he met. Eugene loved long talks with his friends and family on the phone, especially with his sister, Bernice, whom he considered his best friend.
Eugene entered the Logan Manor in February 2022. He enjoyed living there. Eugene often talked of the wonderful care he received and remarked he couldn't have asked for any better! Everyone that worked there loved him!
Preceding Eugene in death were his parents; wife, Pat; sons, Damien and Tom; sisters Marge (Jim) Hickert, Lorene (Charles) Meyer, Bernice (Henry) Becker, and brother Bob (Pam) Schandler.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law Sue; 2 grandsons, Nicolas and Jordan; 5 greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:30am at St. John Catholic Church in Logan, KS with Fr. Kerry Ninemire and Fr. Trinity Savariyar co-celebrants. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.
Mr. Schandler will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Logan Funeral Home, Logan. The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the Logan Funeral Home followed by the family receiving friends from 7 – 8 p.m. for visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of Salina.