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Dr. Richard E. Ishler, 83, of Statesville, NC, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on March 14, 1934 in Bellefonte, PA to the late John William and Bessie Frances Ishler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Donald, John, Thomas, and David; sisters, Lois and Sally; and by stepson, Larry Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Louise Ishler; siblings, Janet, Wendell, Philip, and Cindy; children, Fred of Chicago, IL, Ted of Milwaukee, WI, and Maryanne Knight of Columbia, SC; stepchildren Sandra Marchant, Thomas Williams; and grandchildren, Jeremy Williams, Natalie Essinger, Julianne Ishler, Jake Ishler, Brooks Ishler, Brittany Williams, Mitchell Williams, Tyler Knight, and Madison Knight. Richard graduated from Bellefonte High School [PA] and received a BS degree from Lock Haven University [PA] as well as M.Ed and Ed.D degrees from the Pennsylvania State University. During his 42 year career in education he served as a classroom teacher in Marion Central School [NY], a principal in the Red Lion School District [PA], professor and administrator at the University of Toledo [OH], Dean and professor at Emporia State University [KS], Dean and professor at Texas Tech University, and Dean and professor at the University of South Carolina. He retired from the University of South Carolina with the titles Distinguished Dean of Education Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Education Emeritus. He published more than 100 scholarly articles in professional journals, edited three professional books, served as president of four professional organizations, and served on the boards of three national education boards. Richard was named the recipient of the Association of Teacher Educators’ Hans Olsen Distinguished Teacher Educator Award in February 2017. Dr. Ishler served in the United States Army from 1955-1957. A viewing will be held on Friday, July 7 from 9:00-9:30 AM with a prayer service at 9:30 AM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at 11:00 AM at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Richard E. Ishler Scholarship Fund, College of Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, NC is serving the Ishler family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Dr. Richard E. Ishler

March 14, 1934 - July 5, 2017