Bryne Spencer Schindler

Bryne Spencer Schindler passed away September 18, 2009 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 63 years and 7 months. Bryne, one of nine children born to the union of the late Norman M. and Merle (Finch) Schindler, was born February 18, 1946 in Gowanda, New York. Bryne attended Gowanda Central School and later North Collins Central in North Collins, New York. At an early age, Bryne joined the U.S. Army. In his four year military commitment, he served in Korea and the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, Marksmanship (Rifle) and Sharpshooter Badges, along with several other awards and commendations. When Bryne returned from Vietnam, his duty station assignment took him to Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, where he met Joann Achen. Bryne and Joann were married January 14, 1968 in Rolla, Missouri. They shared nearly 42 years of marriage and two daughters, Sherry Ann and Tiffany Jo. Upon settling in the Pulaski County, Missouri area, Bryne went to work as a truck driver for moving companies. He also worked in the custodial department of Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. Bryne loved to watch the deer that came to his yard to feed on the goodies he put out for them. He was a big fan of NASCAR and wrestling. Bryne also enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the North American Hunting Club. Bryne will be very greatly missed by his wife: Joann; two daughters: Sherry Ann Schindler and Tiffany Jo Dennick both of Waynesville; four grandchildren: Tyler Schindler, J.T. and Nicholas Dorris and Justice Dennick; five siblings: Hugh “Buster” Schindler (Jacqueline) and Clair Schindler (Lucy) all of Gowanda, New York, Dale Schindler (Nancy), state of Pennsylvania, Bruce Schindler (Debbie), state of Texas and Lela Struble (William) of Otto, New York; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Bryne was preceded in death by two brothers: Norman and Eugene Schindler and his only sister: Patricia Faye Giel. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 22, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels of Waynesville/St. Robert with Rev. Danny Graves officiating. Serving as escorts were Dale, Tyler, Clair and Bruce Schindler, J.T. and Nicholas Dorris and Justice Dennick Graveside service with military honors was held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 22, 2009 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Springfield, MO with Rev. Christopher Hendrix officiating. Military honors were provided by the Missouri Honors Team. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bryne Schindler and may be left at the funeral home.

Bryne Spencer Schindler

February 18, 1946 - September 18, 2009