Melvin Casler Obituary

Sending all our love! Your Tiffin Rehab Girls!

I will remember Mel Casler as a consummate teacher,mentor, and dedicated member of the Heidelberg community. This man had time for everyone. If Heidelberg had a "Mr. Chips" it was Professor Casler. He got me through college stats which was a major miracle. What a lovely man! He was a throwback to bygone days of one on one instruction tempered by tough love aided by the force of personality and genuine caring. His like is rarely seen these days. Frederick Collar x72 l

I remember Melvin´s dedication to the Heidelberg Science Fair. His enthusiasm and organization provided a wonderful experience for my students and thousands of others.

Mel was first my professor and later my mentor as I taught stats for several years at H'Berg. Most of all he was my friend and helped my husband and I look at countless houses in the area until we purchased the one we have lived in for over 30 years now. He had a wonderful and loving personality we will never forget.

Mr Casler was the best. There was never a time when he didn´t greet me with a big hug and immediately ask, so how´re the folks, kid?!? For Heidelberg Legacy families, Mel was a multigenerational presence. He was "Mr. Heidelberg" and we will miss him so.

Not sure he ever greeted me without that sly smile and had a story to tell. From my time at the ‘Berg to my Daughters time there, he left so many imprints on those who crossed paths with his intellect and charisma. A True Heidelberg Legend!

Mr Casler was one of a kind...the best. When my wife Holly (Graham), Jim Robson, and I had taken every math class offered and still had a semester left, he created a private Advanced Differential Equations class just for us at 7:00 AM. Early for most people, but he had been in the office 2 hours by then! He attended our wedding in Cleveland and always had time to visit when we came back to The Berg. Everyone is going to miss Mel!

What a loss! Mel was my advisor and kept me sane. Even drove out to Massachusetts for my wedding from Ohio. Helped my daughter out 30 years later. Dedicated an office in the science/math building in his honor. He was why I went to reunions. Just sent my Christmas letter to him a few weeks ago. Will always remember his grin.

Truly a special person in my life and those of many others. A legend on the campus of Heidelberg.

Mr. Casler was a caring and excellent teacher; he made me believe that I could do math. His sage advice served me well in my teaching career. For more than forty years after I graduated from Heidelberg, I looked forward to our conversations; he always called me by name. I was fortunate to be able to tell him what he meant to me. As Heaven welcomes this truly special man, we reflect on all the memories he leaves us to cherish. Peace and prayers to all who loved him.
Gail Koechling Cordy
Class of 1982

Was a great professor. I will miss him

He was an advisor for me and the only one to get Stats for make a little bit of sense to me! RIP

I´m so sorry to hear this. I worked at Heidelberg for 27 years. He was my buddy. I loved all of his jokes when he would come in. I´ve been wondering how he was. God bless him!!! Fly high Mel

Mr. Casler was the best! I endured Calculus but walked away with a real fondness for him. He had a heart as big as his personality and as loud as his 8am voice. Prayers for his family and friends. Hope you know how much the Heidelberg community loves him.

Mel was such a great teacher. He will be missed.

He was one amazing teacher! He took the time to make sure his students knew what to do. He remembered you! This is a huge loss. Prayers to his family.

I will cherish the memories of Uno games in the Castle with him during lunchtime. He was a fabulous Professor!

One of the best professors at Heidleberg. He made statistics a joy and inspired so many. My condolences to his family. Thank you for everything Mr. Casler.

He was a wonderful Professor, and an even better person. The world was a better place thanks to him!

Prayers of condolences to the family and friends of Mel. He was one of my favorite professors at the Berg. His stories of rollerskating in the Great Hall were true, I was in disbelief my sophomore year of his tales, and he bet me a beer. He came to an Ap event in his skates in the Great Hall and I loss the bet, literally skated curcles around me! He was always ready to greet the alumni, his Berg family, with a handshake, a hug and a smile and remembered alot of our names. I will miss that greeting so much, his stories and his smile. His kindness, zest for fun and helping out students from all over the world warmed my heart. God speed Mel. Your memory will live on.

When I first met him in calculus class thought he was mad at us because he started yelling but, figured out that was his teaching style.We are all better for knowing him.

One of my all-time favorite professors at Heidelberg. So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family.

He was an incredible person and the Heidelberg and Tiffin community was blessed that he was part of it. May his memory be a blessing.

Mr. Casler was a very patient teacher and very enthusiastic when it came to Heidelberg. I had much respect for him. I’ll pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for his soul.

A Berg Favorite Will truly be missed by many. . Class of 85

My love and prayers to the family. Mr. Casler used to keep us sorority girls in line in the dining hall :). Rest in peace, Mr C!