OBITUARY
Carl Anthony Schindler
February 7, 1941 – March 24, 2021
IN THE CARE OF
Kraft Funeral Service
Carl Anthony Schindler, 80, died at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born to the late Albert and Dorothy (Carpenter) Schindler in Floyds Knobs, Indiana.
Carl served his country honorably in the Indiana Army National Guard and retired from the Guard after 28 years of service. He was retired from International Harvester/Navistar, worked as a security guard at the Kentucky Home Life Building, and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was also a member of American Legion Post 42, past President of UAW CAP Council, former member of the Lafayette Township Advisory Board, and Democratic Precinct Committeeman.
Carl was preceded in death by brothers, Jerome “Smiley” Schindler and David Schindler.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Goldie Lou (Kent) Schindler; daughter, Tori Shumate (Jason); and he was proud papa to Landyn and Ella Grace Shumate. Also surviving are sisters, Alberta Peay and Joyce Schindler; brothers, Donnie, Bobby, Kenny, Mike, and Joe Schindler; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Schindler.
Visitation will be 1 pm to 6 pm Sunday and after 9 am Monday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 am Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial following in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, New Albany.
During his last years, Carl enjoyed going to Peggy’s Place Adult Life Center; therefore, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Peggy’s Place Adult Life Center, 1730 Audubon Drive, Ste. 100, New Albany IN 47150.
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FAMILY
- Goldie Lou (Kent) Schindler Wife of 65 Years
- Tori and Jason Shumate Daughter and Son-in-Law
- Landyn and Ella Grace Shumate Grandchildren
- Alberta Peay Sister
- Joyce Schindler Sister
- Donnie Schindler Brother
- Bobby Schindler Brother
- Kenny Schindler Brother
- Mike Schindler Brother
- Joe Schindler Brother
- Bonnie Schindler Sister-in-Law
- Albert and Dorothy (Carpenter) Schindler Parents (deceased)
- Jerome "Smiley" Schindler Brother (deceased)
- David Schindler Brother (deceased)
Past Services
Sunday,
March 28, 2021
Visitation
Monday,
March 29, 2021
Visitation
Monday,
March 29, 2021
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