Irene Elizabeth Schindler, 10 Jan 1930 - 06 May 2020

SCHINDLER, KLOTZ, DYE, MUMM

Posted By: Sarah Witte (email)
Date: 5/14/2020 at 13:57:34

Irene Elizabeth Schindler, 90, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at the Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Marengo, with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery in Marengo.

A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Irene is survived by three nephews, Kevin (Pam) Dye of Cedar Rapids, John (Andi) Schindler of Marion and Bill Schindler of Cedar Rapids; two nieces, Deanne (Todd) Mumm of Parnell and Vera Dye of Williamsburg; a cousin, Will Klotz of Gibson; many great, and great, great-nieces and -nephews; and a sister-in-law, W. Irene Schindler of Marengo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Delmar, Calvin and Milver Schindler; and a sister,

Shirley Dye. Irene was born Jan. 10, 1930, in Marengo, the daughter of Charles and Katie (Klotz) Schindler. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1952. Irene worked at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids from September 1952, until she retired in 1989 on the circuit board assembly line.

She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was a part of the quilting group. Irene enjoyed watching pro wrestling, going bowling, gardening baking, and was an Iowa Hawkeyes fan. She loved spending time with family and friends.

Online condolences may be left at www.klosterfuneralhome.com.

Published in The Gazette on May 7, 2020 and in The Hometown Current on May 13, 2020