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William Schendel Obituary
William R. Schendel, Jr., 77yrs old, resided in Pasadena, TX and passed from this life into eternal life January 20, 2013. Bill was born in Rosenberg, TX, to Will and Charity May Schendel. He grew up on the family farm in Damon, TX, and attended Needville High School on land donated by his grandfather, August Schendel. He then left the farm to begin his second profession in the construction industry. He resided in Pasadena, TX, for the past 43 years. Big Bill was a man of high integrity who never uttered a negative word about another person. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be dearly missed. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Laverne Schendel; daughter, Pam Gossett and husband Bob; son, Bill Schendel and wife Tere; daughter, Luann Stampley and husband Steve; son, James Childs and wife Maria; daughter, Susie Shaw and husband Bill; grandchildren, Tracy, Mike, Will, Jeffrey, Tiffani, Mindy, Mitchell, Hannah, Beth, David, Matthew and Jonathan; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Swinney and husband Fred and numerous loving family members and friends. Services were held under the direction of Grand View Funeral Home & Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers were Will Schendel, IV, Mitchell Shaw, Jeff Ridlehoover, Craig Hammons, Richard Horbelt, Mark Fillman, Dale Levis and Terry Hickman. "Big Bill loved life, but was not afraid of death."
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February 5, 2013
Bill and Laverne... it has been a pleasure to call the two of you our friends. We have known you for many years and have always enjoyed being together. I know there will be a big gap in the lives of your family as well as your friends. We will miss Bill. Dean and Bennie Konvicka
Meredith Wilson
February 2, 2013
Dear Friends,
Please accept our condolences at a time when memories are so dear and close to the heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Meredith and Dodie Wilson
LIsa Montgomery (Jobe)
February 1, 2013
Billy, so sorry about your father's passing. Keeping you and your family in my prayers during this time of healing, emotion, and sadness, as well as the joy you feel in the great memories and love you all have for your Dad.
Jessica Prater
January 25, 2013
Many Blessings :)
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Ann Wellman
January 25, 2013
Billy, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's peace and comfort as He carries you through this difficult journey.
Charlene Ault-Hallmark
January 24, 2013
May the comfort of knowing that family and friends share in your sadness today. I am so sorry for your loss. Find peace in knowing that he will always be with you. When you see or hear things that Daddy Bill loved, you will smile and remember how much love you shared together. Love to you, Charlene
January 24, 2013
What a blessing is we all saw each other during Kenneth's Birthday Party.
You are in our hearts and prayers
Kay Morris
January 23, 2013
The world has lost one of the sweetest men I have ever met.
Mary Seidel
January 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Laverne and all your family. My heart breaks for you knowing how difficult this time of loss is for you.
Lynn Macey
January 23, 2013
May the love of your friends and family carry you through this difficult time. With deep affection and love,
Shelia Hardt
January 23, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss, may God keep all of you in his loving arms.
Love always,
Georgia Womack Haas
January 22, 2013
My heart is broken for you all. Just loosing my Daddy on Christmas Eve I am still suffering the pain and can't stand knowing that you all having to go through this! I have been praying for you guys to have some peace knowing he is with Jesus! Laverne, you have lost the love of your life! I remember when you guys started dating and how crazy you were about this wonderful man you had met! I love you and will pray for you to get through this most aweful time. His children have lost their father and I KNOW the pain they are enduring. It is hard to loose your dad! I am missing my dad so much Andy heart still hurts! I know that praying and leaning on our father in heaven will help you! Thank you Jesus for giving us strength to help us get through these difficult days that this family will be facing today and for many days to come. Let them feel your presence dear Lord. They need you now in a way they have never needed you before. Thank you Jesus for all that you have done in their precious life's and for all that you will continue to do! Amen Amen
I love you guys so much and I am so so sorry for your loss! Bill was a wonderful man and he will be missed!
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