Cecelia Schindler

Cecelia A. Schindler, age 99, of Curtiss, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family under the tender care of Aspirus Hospice.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12 noon at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Abbotsford on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Father Timothy Oudenhoven will preside. Interment will follow in the Abbotsford Public Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of service at the church. The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Cecelia was born on April 29, 1923, the daughter of Fred and Anna (Tautges) Koplitz in Withee. She graduated from Withee High School. Cecelia was united in marriage to Fred Schindler at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Withee on October 14, 1942. Fred preceded her in death on January 8, 2012. Together they farmed in the Town of Mayville and raised nine children.

Cecelia was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Churchandamemberof thePCCWwhereherfaith life was very important to her. She was a founding member of the Curtiss Corners Quilt Club, of which she was a member for over 30 years, and also a member of the Clovernook Homemakers. Cecelia enjoyed quilting, crocheting, baking and cooking, gardening, playing cards, especially Sheepshead, and fishing up at the cottage on weekends. Most importantly, she cherished and loved being with her family.

Cecelia is lovingly survived by her eight children: Patricia (Greg) Krause of Prentice, Marie (Ted) Hoffman of Lake Mills, Fred (Linda) Schindler of Curtiss, Jayne (Julian) Jannene of Colby, Leonard (Diane) Schindler of Colby, Peggy Rauof Abbotsford,Tim(Lisa)Schindlerof Curtiss and Tom (Robyn) Schindler of Marshfield. She is further survived by 28 grandchildren; 43 greatgrandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; a daughter-in-law, Pam (Randy) Runge of Medford; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred; her son, Michael; two sisters and two brothers: Inase Dabler, Lucille Koplitz, Alfred Koplitz and Melvin Koplitz.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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