Robert L. Schuyler

Robert L. Schuyler, of the Town of Oppenheim, New York, passed away peacefully on his 86th birthday, Monday, December 26, 2022 at Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer, New York with his family by his side.

He was born on December 26, 1936 on his family’s farm in the Town of Oppenheim, New York and was the son of the late, George and Inez (Goodell) Schuyler. Robert was educated at Dolgeville Central School and graduated with the Class of 1956.

On February 28, 1961, Robert was united in marriage to Hannah M. Brownell in Little Falls, New York and they shared a union of nearly 60 years together, when she passed away on January 11, 2021.

Robert owned and operated Pride Hill Farm located in the Town of Oppenheim for his entire life. He ran the family farm with his father, George eventually buying it to run alongside his wife, Hannah. Together they raised their three daughters in a loving home. In 1987, the barn burned and Robert then went to work at Burrows Paper Mill in Little Falls, New York for several years until his retirement.

He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Ingham’s Mills Baptist Church. Robert was also a member of the Dolgeville Masonic Lodge 796, Free and Accepted Masons. Robert was an extremely hard worker but when he had down time, he truly enjoyed the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved making them laugh.

He never looked for praises

He was never one to boast

He just went on quietly working

For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken

His wants were very few

And most of the time his worries

Went unspoken too.

He was always there … A firm foundation

Through all the storms of life

A sturdy hand to hold on to

In times of stress and strife.

A true friend we could turn to

When times were good or bad

One of our greatest blessings

The man that we called Dad.

Robert is survived by his beloved daughters, Sherry Yanney and her husband, David of Little Falls, NY, Jane George and her husband, Robert of Dolgeville, NY, and Roberta Gardinier and her husband, David of Little Falls, NY; cherished grandchildren, Robert Wein and his wife, Gina of Dolgeville, NY, Ashley Anthony and her husband, LaShae of Ilion, NY, Jordan Wein and his fiancée, Kayla Bunal of Oppenheim, NY, Marissa George and her companion, Don Dodson of Dolgeville, NY, Brianna George of Dolgeville, NY, Michaela Gardinier of Herkimer, NY and Brandan Gardinier and his wife, Gina of Little Falls, NY; great-grandchildren, Madison Sykes, Troy Foster, Mila Foster, Kayden Anthony, Cameron Anthony, Theo Anthony, Jarrett Anthony, Layla Anthony, Kyla Jaquay and Talan Jaquay; brothers, John "Jack" Schuyler of Oneida Castle, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jenny Tomek and her husband, Stanley of Fort Plain, NY, Mable Cook and her husband, Ronald of Cherry Valley, NY, James Brownell and his wife, Virginia "Annie" of Fort Plain, NY; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews; and cousins.

He was predeceased by his siblings, Richard Schuyler and his wife, Marion and Kenneth Schuyler and his wife, Shirley; his father and mother-in-law, Daniel and Katherine (Chrisman) Brownell; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, John Monk and his wife, Eleanor, Katherine Green, Albert Brownell, Marion Douglas, and Louise Schuyler.

In keeping with family wishes, all calling hours and funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Rural Park Cemetery in Ingham's Mills, Little Falls, New York in the spring. The family is being cared for by Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, (315) 429-7123.

The Family of Robert L. Schuyler would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Foltsbrook Center for their kind and compassionate care that was shown to Robert during his stay.

Please consider memorial contributions for Inghams Mills Baptist Church, 439 Ingham's Mills Road, Little Falls, New York 13365.

To leave a message of sympathy for the family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the guest book.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert L. Schuyler, please visit our floral store.