Richard Schindler Richard L. Schindler, 63, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Born in Defiance, on August 14, 1948, he was the son of the late John and Rosie (Dubaugh) Schindler. On February 26, 1972 he married Sandra Ferree who survives. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church and the Defiance Eagles. Richard worked as an automatic press operator at Defiance Stamping Company for 43 years. Beside his loving wife Sandy, of 39 years, surviving are; a sister: Judy (John) McGill of Bryan, brothers: Howard Schindler of Tacoma, Washington, Robert Schindler of Lake Seneca. Ohio and his loving Jack Russell Terrier "Frasier." He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ron Schindler and a sister Evelyn Lewis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11th, with Father Todd Dominique officiating. Friends are invited to call Friday 2-8 at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home where there will be a 7:30 p.m. Vigil Service Friday. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center or or the Defiance Humane Society. Condolences may be shared at www.defiancefuneralhome.com.

Visitation

FEB 10. 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home 1753 S. Clinton St. Defiance, OH, 43512

Service

FEB 11. 11:00 AM (EST)

St. John Catholic 510 Jackson Ave. Defiance, OH, 43512