Robert Schindler

Robert A. Schindler, 85, a resident of Severna Park, died March 21 at his home. Born February 7, 1929 in Baltimore, Robert was raised in the Waverly area of Baltimore and attended St. Phillip & James School. He lived in Baltimore until 1969, then resided in Severna Park. Robert served as Sergeant in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War from 1951-1953. Robert worked for the Baltimore Gas & Electric Company for over 40 years from 1948-1989. He was a member of the American Legion Post 175. He enjoyed crabbing, fishing, cooking and spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Margaret (Hewell) Schindler and his son, Jerome F. Schindler. He is survived by six children, Joseph R. Schindler (Tina) of Lexington, KY, John Schindler (Linda) of Severna Park, Catherine A. Rzepkowski (Ken) of Severn, Ann Marie Schindler of Glen Burnie, and William J. Schindler (Rachel) of Severna Park; 13 grandchildren; and 12 (plus one on the way) great- grandchildren; and long time close friend, Linda Kennison. Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 23, at Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Hwy, in Severna Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m., Monday, March 24 at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Hwy, in Severna Park. Interment will follow in Baltimore National Cemetery in Baltimore. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122. Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com