Volunteer of the Year

Each year, the Friends of the  Railroad Museum and Museum Management select a member as Volunteer of the Year. This individual is also honored by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Jere Schuler is a longtime member and valued volunteer at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. He is a tireless advocate for the Museum and works within several departments including restoration and visitor services. Jere has served with distinction on the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania board of directors and on the Railroad Museum’s advisory council.

Whether he is painting a railroad car or greeting visitors, Jere’s great good humor and positive attitude make him a pleasure to work with and a tremendous asset to the Museum. It is clear that he takes justifiable pride in his many accomplishments here.

Schuler has been a volunteer at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania for the past 22 years, where he typically gives an average of 350 volunteer hours annually. He served in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives for 20 years and was a social sciences educator for 26 years in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District, where he also coached football, basketball and baseball.

Way to go, Jere!