William Schindler

William “Bill” D. Schindler, 79, of Monroe passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, at The Laurels of Shane Hill Nursing Home in Rockford, Ohio. He was born December 19, 1941, in Adams County to David and Irene (Affolder) Schindler. He was married January 29, 1966, to Carolyn J. Yake, the daughter of Evan and Vergene (Neuenschwander) Yake.
He was a 1959 graduate of Geneva High School. He worked as a finisher for W.E. Reusser in Berne and Automatic Sprinkler in Monroe. He retired from Micro Precision in Berne, working as a machinist for 26 years.
He was a member of Grace Fellowship in Decatur since 2017. Through the years, he served his Lord as a trustee, head usher and various other duties. He was a quiet man by nature and loved his family. He enjoyed many different activities through the years, such as remote control airplanes, fixing things, his corvettes and keeping his vehicles clean.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army in France and Turkey from 1963-1965 and was in the Army Reserves until October 1969.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Davis (Jodi Neuenschwander) Chaires; and Brent (Jeri) Schindler, both of Monroe; three grandchildren, Jayde (Travis) Figgins of Zephyrhills, Florida; Jeramy (Haley Schultz) Chaires of Decatur; and Emily (Colyn) Torson of Decatur; step-grandson, Michael Broderick of Fort Wayne; step-granddaughter, Kristin (Nick) Anstett of Uniondale; four great-grandchildren, Brennen and Paige Figgins; and Libby and Slade Chaires; sister, Doris Foster of North Manchester; brother, Arthur Schindler of Berne; and two nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Schindler in infancy; and granddaughter, Lauren Schindler in infancy.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 30 from 4-7 p.m. at Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur. Funeral service will be Thursday, December 31 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Officiating will be  Pastor Dan York. Burial will be at Ray Cemetery.
Military graveside rights will be provided by the American Legion Post 43.
Memorials may be made to Grace Fellowship.
Arrangements provided by Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the guestbook, click on www.hshfuneralhome.com.