"The LaFayette Sun" - June 30, 1909:

Mr. Zach Schuessler.

Mr. Zach Schuessler, one of our most prominent citizens, died at his home here last Friday night about 10 o'clock. He had been in bad health for some time, and had recently returned from Memphis, where he had been under treatment of skilled physicians in one of the leading sanitariums of that city.
Mr. Schuessler was born in LaFayette and this has always been his home. For a great many years he was engaged in the mercantile business as a member of the firm of Schuessler Brothers. His success in this line, gained by his close attention to business affairs, enabled him to retire from active business life a number of years ago. He was invariably a good neighbor, and there was no happier family circle than his. And now that he is dead, the grief that is felt over the close of his long career is widespread and sincere. His best monument will be the good report that he has left behind in the community in which he has lived for nearly sixty hears.
The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church, of which he was a member, Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev. Edward Fulmer, assisted by Rev. S. L. Dobbs and Rev. E. M. Stewart, conducted the services. The remains were laid to rest in the City cemetery, the services at the grave being in charge of the Knights of Pythias.
Besides a devoted wife he leaves five sons and three daughters – T. H. Schuessler, of Columbus; Zach and Grover Schuessler, of this place, Mrs. J. Thos. Heflin, Mrs. C. E. Fuller and Miss Annie Laurie Schuessler, all of LaFayette. He is also survived by four sisters and three brothers – Mrs. Mary Finney, of Douglas, Ga.; Mrs. Tom Bingham, of Birmingham; Mrs. Roemer, of Montgomery, Mrs. Jack Bingham, of Talladega, and Messrs. L. S. and C. Schuessler, of this place, and Mr. Major Schuessler, of Roanoke.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 28, 1909:

Resolutions Upon the Death of Z. Schuessler.

Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Ruler in His wisdom, power and mercy to remove from the walks of man to the eternal shores our esteemed brother, Zach Schuessler, and

Whereas, our town has lost one of its most worthy citizens and our order one of its most loyal and consistent members, therefore be it

Resolved, while we bow in humble submission t the will of the divine Master, we deeply deplore the departure of Brother Schuessler as a loss which our entire town and county, as well as this Lodge has sustained we shall miss his Knightly counsel and exemplary walk among men.

Resolved, that we extend to his bereaved wife, his children, his brothers and sisters, the sympathy of every member of this Lodge in this sad hour.

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the wife of our departed brother, a copy be furnished "The LaFayette Sun" for publication and a copy spread upon the minutes of this Lodge.
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1900 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:

#H252

Zach Schuessler 50M General Merchandise Born March 1850 in AL
Ida B. Schuessler 48F Wife Born Feb. 1852 in GA (Mother of 8 children; 8 living)
Ida Dasie Schuessler 20F Daughter Born Feb. 1880 in AL
Perry B. Schuessler 17M Son At School Born July 1882 in AL
Annie L. Schuessler 14F Daughter At School Born Dec. 1885 in AL
Louis Zack Schuessler 10M Son At School Born June 1889 in AL
Grover C. Schuessler 7M Son At School Born Oct. 1892 in AL
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