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Willard Schieler Obituary
Willard "Will" Schieler, 82, of Milford passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born to Harold and Marie (Knochel) Schieler on Sept. 22, 1942, in Rensselaer. On Feb. 2, 1964, Will married Susan Beer in Milford.
Will spent 30 years in agriculture banking at Production Credit/Federal Land Bank and Lake City Bank in the Warsaw area.
In his retirement, his passion was for spreading the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was an active member of Bible Baptist Church in Wakarusa. He encouraged family, friends, and mentored many others in "keeping the main thing, the main thing." Will volunteered for many years leading Bible studies at the SPA Women's Ministry Homes in Elkhart, Heritage House in Nappanee and Greencroft Senior Living in Goshen. He also volunteered with Goshen Hospice.
He loved having fun with everyone around him, and his special love was spending time with his family and continually pointing to the Scripture and the hope of Jesus Christ.
Will is survived by his wife, Sue (Beer) Schieler of Milford; two daughters, Julie (Wayne) Leman of Roanoke, Illinois, and Stacey (Bill) Feller of Nappanee; grandchildren, Ryan (Brittany) Leman, Travis (Morgan) Leman, Heather Leman, Michael (Natalie) Feller, Olivia (fiancé, Jack Gerber) Feller, Ashlyn Feller; great- grandchildren, Garrett, Reina, Kinsley, Braxton, Parker and Bria Leman; and two sisters, Carol (Phil) Gutwein and Diane (Phil) Isabell.
He was preceded in death by a son, Clark Schieler.
A funeral service will be held in honor of Will at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, at the Bible Baptist Church, 205 E Waterford St, Wakarusa, IN 46573. Pastor David Harper will officiate with burial following at Milford Cemetery in Milford.
Friends and family will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542 and for an hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Answers in Genesis, AnswersIn Genesis.org or P.O. Box 510, Hebron, KY 41048.
Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.Mishler FHCC.com.
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Jeri Gluck
November 20, 2024
Sue and family-
I worked with Will at Lake City Bank. I´m sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this journey of loss.
Al Kemper
November 16, 2024
Will was always good for a laugh. I appreciate his heart and attitude, even if things were tough at times. When Will struggled with his voice, he could have just said he couldn't teach at church anymore. They were able to get microphones for Will, so that everyone could still be encouraged by his teaching The Word. Will is going to be missed. Our prayers are with his wife, Sue, and the rest of the family.
Gene and Carol Henschen
November 16, 2024
What a wonderful Godly friend Will was to us. Sorry we will not be home for his funeral. Our prayers continue go to Sue and the family. Gene and Carol Henschen.
Connie martin
November 15, 2024
I called him pastor will I've had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife sue while I was at the spa ministry home they are the most gracious people and I have enjoyed their company they opened their home to us and pastor will would come every week to talk about the lord I love them both and I'm sad pastor will is no longer here with us but I know the lord is so happy to welcome him in heaven
love you
connie
Jodi
November 15, 2024
I truly enjoyed having Pastor Will come and minister to me at the Spa women´s ministry home when I was a client there, he taught me so about Jesus.. You will be missed love Jodi Pernell!!!
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