1926
Walter
2018
Walter J. Schindler
May 13, 1926 — November 5, 2018
Walter J. Schindler, 92, of Sioux City passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at a local care center.
Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Calvary Lutheran Church with Reverend James Travis officiating. Visitation will be Friday, November 9, 2018 from 4-7 P.M. with the family present from 5-7 P.M. and a Prayer Service at 5:30 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Walter was born May 13, 1926 in James, Iowa, the son of Frank and Erna (Boecher) Schindler. He graduated from Hinton High School. Walter married Arlene Christiansen on April 28, 1951. To this union, two children were born. Arlene preceded Walter in death on July 14, 2017.
Walter enlisted in the United States Army in May of 1950. He served in the Korean War as a Military Police Officer and was honorably discharged as a Corporal in December of 1952.
Walter worked for Zenith, Dyna Tech, and Wincharger in Sioux City and Grosshop in Sioux Center, retiring as a Quality Control Officer after 56 years of employment. He enjoyed fixing vehicles, traveling, and spending time with his family. Walter was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his children: Perry and wife Deb Schindler of Hinton, IA, Linda and husband Bob Navrkal of Hinton, IA; grandchildren: Jason Navrkal and Pam, Justin and wife Jackie Navrkal, Jacob and wife Ianna Schindler, and Amanda (Schindler) and husband Thomas Rohlik; great grandchildren: Jordan, Keaton, Lillian, and Kassandra; sister Emma McClain of Minneapolis, MN; and sister in law Barb Schindler of Sioux City.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, wife Arlene, and brothers Henry and Bill.
Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Calvary Lutheran Church with Reverend James Travis officiating. Visitation will be Friday, November 9, 2018 from 4-7 P.M. with the family present from 5-7 P.M. and a Prayer Service at 5:30 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Walter was born May 13, 1926 in James, Iowa, the son of Frank and Erna (Boecher) Schindler. He graduated from Hinton High School. Walter married Arlene Christiansen on April 28, 1951. To this union, two children were born. Arlene preceded Walter in death on July 14, 2017.
Walter enlisted in the United States Army in May of 1950. He served in the Korean War as a Military Police Officer and was honorably discharged as a Corporal in December of 1952.
Walter worked for Zenith, Dyna Tech, and Wincharger in Sioux City and Grosshop in Sioux Center, retiring as a Quality Control Officer after 56 years of employment. He enjoyed fixing vehicles, traveling, and spending time with his family. Walter was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his children: Perry and wife Deb Schindler of Hinton, IA, Linda and husband Bob Navrkal of Hinton, IA; grandchildren: Jason Navrkal and Pam, Justin and wife Jackie Navrkal, Jacob and wife Ianna Schindler, and Amanda (Schindler) and husband Thomas Rohlik; great grandchildren: Jordan, Keaton, Lillian, and Kassandra; sister Emma McClain of Minneapolis, MN; and sister in law Barb Schindler of Sioux City.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, wife Arlene, and brothers Henry and Bill.
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