Zeno Edward Amschler

August 3, 1939 - April 15, 2022

Zeno E. Amschler, 82, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born August 3, 1939 in Perryville, MO to Walter H. and Regina A. (Winschel) Amschler. Zeno and Faye Carolyn Gibbar were married April 8, 1961 at Church of the Assumption Perryville, MO and blessed with 61 years of marriage. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Perryville. In 1953, Zeno Amschler went to work for Quentin Klaus at Klaus Jewelers washing windows/sweeping sidewalk, then learned how to repair watches and other jewelry. Zeno attended diamond setting school and casting school. In 1982 Mr. Klaus sold Klaus Jewelers in the Perry Plaza to Zeno and FayeAmschler, who still own the store. Klaus Jewelers is now in their 70th year of business serving the people of Perry County. He was a 1957 graduate of St.Vincent de Paul High School and loved getting together with his classmates at class reunions. Zeno was a classic car enthusiast, who enjoyed building them and taking them to car shows. He enjoyed black powder shooting, building muzzle loaders, hunting and trout fishing at Montauk State Park with his family. Survivors include daughter, Michelle (Robert "Bob") Clifton of Perryville, MO; two sisters, Finian (Donald) Boesch of Perryville, MO, Mildred (Allie) Moll of Perryville, MO; granddaughter, Tiffany (Gary) Schneier of Perryville, MO; grandson, Myles Clifton (Sarah Coyne) of Perryville, MO; great-grandson, Jake Schneier and seven nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be Thursday April 21, 2022 from 7:30 am to 9:30 am at Ford & Young Funeral Home Perryville. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Thursday April 21, 2022 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Fr. Ben Melaku, C.M. officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Perryville at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent Educational Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.