Kan Nan Schuller

Kan Nan (Hong) Schuller, 73 of Waynesville, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Sunday, December 5, 2010, at her son’s home in St. Peters, Missouri. Daughter of the late Il Hak (Park) and Joon (Sik), Kan Nan was born on April 20, 1937 in Incheon, South Korea where she grew up and attended school. Kan Nan was living in Incheon during the Korean War and during this time, she met the love of his life, a GI by the name of Ronald J. Schuller. They were married on January 16, 1962 in South Korea. Ron and Kan Nan shared over 19 years of marriage together and were blessed with two children, Donna and John. Ron passed away in April of 1981. Kan Nan moved to the United States soon after she and Ron were married. Due to Ron being in the military, they lived in several different areas and eventually retired in Waynesville in 1973. Kan Nan worked on Fort Leonard Wood as a seamstress and retired in 1999. In 1984, Kan Nan met Robert Kjvorsted and they became long time companions. They had many wonderful memories together. As a young girl, Kan Nan was raised in the Buddhist faith. After marrying Ron, she converted to the Catholic faith and the last several years attended the Korean church in Waynesville. Kan Nan was a very active member of the Korean Association. She played the drums and volunteered for the Association. In her spare time, Kan Nan enjoyed being outdoors while working in her garden and was also very talented with her sewing. Most importantly, she treasured her family and the times that she was able to spend with her grandchildren. Kan Nan will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Donna Halliburton (Bob) of Chesterfield, and John Schuller (Lisa) of St. Peters; one brother: Soon M. Hong of Chicago, IL; long time companion: Robert Kjvorsted of Waynesville; four grandchildren: Kayley Halliburton and Marlena, Megan and Zachary Schuller; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Kan Nan was preceded in death by one brother, Joon Sik Hong. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Rev. Christopher Hendrix officiating. Serving as escorts were family and friends. Burial followed in the Main Post Cemetery of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.

Kan Nan Schuller

April 19, 1937 - December 5, 2010