The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
By: Grace Lessen, The Quill
John Amschler was born in Murphysboro, Illinois and grew up in Perry County, Missouri.
He graduated from Perryville High School and Maryville University in St. Louis.
John married Sarah Humphrey (daughter of Wayne and Becky Humphrey), who is a native of La Harpe. Together, they have three children, Clara (6th grade), Heidi (4th grade), Barrett (1st grade).
John has worked in the camping ministry and outdoor education field as a teacher and director for many years. He has also started education programs for the Girl Scouts, charter schools, and a Motor Sports museum.
He is employed by the La Harpe school district as the Director of Transportation, District and Board Secretary.
His wife, Sarah graduated from W.I.U with a degree in Horticulture and Urban Forestry. She also has taught outdoor education and worked in schools for years while also being a stay at home mom to their three kids.
Clara (11) loves to read, especially old Nancy Drew mysteries. Heidi (8) loves to research different topics and is always active, and Barrett (6) enjoys riding his bike and helping in the yard and garden with his parents and grandparents.
John and his family are members of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church.
In his free time, he enjoys riding motorcycles with his father-in-law, fishing, hiking, rock and ice climbing, and skiing. He also enjoys reading Clive Cussler or any books on history and science.
Sarah likes to garden, read mysteries, and enjoys biking and staying active.
The Amschlers moved here from Colorado, where they lived for many years. They have also lived in Oregon and Missouri. Colorado and Oregon were beautiful and adventures in and of themselves, but were too far away from family. This June, the family moved to La Harpe They are all happy to be in La Harpe near Sarah's family and closer to John's family in Southeast Missouri.