Keith A. Schindel, 79, of Oconto Falls, passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
Keith was born Oct. 25, 1945, to the late August and Irene (Heitke) Schindel in Oconto Falls. He graduated from Oconto Falls High School and then served in the U.S. Army for two years in Army Intelligence.
Keith was a hard worker, at times working two or three jobs. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years. On Sept. 14, 1979, Keith married Dorene (Amond) Dordel. He passed away on their 46th wedding anniversary. Keith loved the outdoors, especially making wood projects. His last project was a she shed for Dorene. Keith also greatly enjoyed traveling, antiquing and flowers.
Keith is survived by his wife, Dorene; five children, Eric (Angie) Dordel, Phillip (Jessamyn) Schindel, Steven (Shannon) Schindel, Adam Schindel and Amanda Schindel; grandchildren, Jaedyn, Brandon, Evan, Ben and Julie; great-grandchildren, Luna and Mars; siblings, Diane (Harlan) Hansen, Grace Schindel, Jim (Cindy) Schindel and Calvin Schindel; brothers-in-law, David (Connie) Amond, Douglas Amond and Dan (Carrie) Amond; his “joy,” Kitty Rascal.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Anna; brother, John; infant brother, Dennis; infant daughter; siblings-in-law, Donald Amond, Eleanor Braun, Carol Amond and Darrel Amond; precious cat, Little Man.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Hillside Assembly of God in Gillett from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m.
Gruetzmacher Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the staffs of Oconto Falls Ambulance, HSHS St. Clare, and St. Mary’s Hospital and ICU. Also a big thank you to The Bay at Suring Nursing Home and all the workers who took care of Keith.
To Keith — “Bye for now. We love you.”