David James Schindewolf

David James Schindewolf obituary, Louisville, OH

David James Schindewolf

David Schindewolf Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Cremation & Burial Society - Greater Canton Area on Jan. 26, 2026.
David James Schindewolf, 69, passed away January 22, 2026. He was born in Akron and lived in the Akron, Barberton, Coventry area all his life. David graduated from Coventry High School in 1974.
David was an active member and participated with the Boy Scouts of America from childhood to well into adulthood even after his sons had no longer participated, as a Scout Leader, a committee member, was instrumental in planning and fundraising ending his participation as a Unit Commissioner.
David enjoyed camping, tinkering with bicycles, and flea marketing.
David was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Frances Schindewolf, sister Ellen Schindewolf.
He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Kathleen, sons, Steven (Erica) Schindewolf, Jimmy Schindewolf, daughters Sarah (Timothy) Pharris, Joyce Schindewolf. Brothers, William (Cherie) Schindewolf, John (Carolyn) Schindewolf. Sister Mary (Jun) Masui. Grandchildren, Katie Denham, Kyle Hagerman, Maurice Schindewolf, Mary Ayala, Roxanne Schindewolf, Timothy (TJ) Pharris.
Services will be at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Coventry Township, and Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery at a near future date, please refer to the obituary at http://www.heritagecremationsociety.com updated details.
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