Marian Schindler
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Marian Schindler

  • May 31, 1929 - April 6, 2010
  • Stevensville, Michigan
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“Bob & John, June & I spent time together yesterday & only wished we could have been at Aunt Marian's Memorial. Praying for both of you....Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Susan SInkbeil - Spokane, WA

“Bob Jr. and John: May the Lord continue to bless you with very, very precious memories of your mother that will help to ease the pain of loss. God...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Jody Drevets - Wichita, KS

“John and Bob My prayers are with both of you. I remember many occasions with both your Mom and Dad. Where ever they were was their mission field. I...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Judy Kane - St. Joseph, MI

“Debbie and I so wish we could have been at the memorial service for Marian. It was my priviledge and joy to care for Marian for a short while in her...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Rick and Debbie Bardin - Niles, MI

“When I was young, I belonged to a club at the Lakeshore Baptist Church called the Pioneer girls. I was lucky enough to have your mother chosen to be...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Kimberly Schmidt - Bridgman, MI

“Bob and John, You are in my prayers as I am typing this and you are preparing for Aunt Marian's service. I would like to be there so much. It was...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: June Brumley - Spangle, WA

“Marian was such a special friend and client of mine, and we shared many memories, conversations, and wonderful times together in the past several...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Judith Burleson Cohen - Granger, IN


Marian Ruth Schindler, 80, of Stevensville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 6, 2010 at home following a long illness.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Lakeshore Baptist Church, 5411 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, MI with Rev. Duane Anderson officiating. Private burial will take place. Friends may call Friday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Road., St. Joseph. Memorials can be made to the John Schindler Ministries, SWMC Foundation (ELWA Hospital Operating Room Project), or REAP. Friends wishing to leave a message of condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Marian was born on May 31, 1929 to John and Elizabeth (Byler) Wilson. A loving wife, mother and friend, she had a deep love for the Lord and was a consistent Christ-like example to all she met. Her greatest joy in this life was her family. Marian and her husband Dr. Robert Schindler enjoyed an unusually close and wonderful marriage. The Schindlers were a definite team. She most enjoyed assisting her husband in their various ministries and life together. Her two sons Bob, Jr. and John were also the source of much of her love, encouragement and affection.
Marian graduated from Egan High School in Egan, SD and Taylor University in Upland, IN (B.A. in Christian Education). She also completed one year at the New York University Graduate School pursuing a master’s degree in education.
The Schindlers served the Lord as missionaries from 1962 to 1975 with the then Sudan Interior Mission in Liberia, West Africa. Along with her husband they founded the ELWA Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia. Mrs. Schindler worked as the secretary for her physician husband and also was the architect of the hospital. Former Liberian President William V.S. Tubman decorated both Dr. and Mrs. Schindler for their missionary service at the hospital. Marian was decorated Knight Official of the Humane Order of African Redemption.
Mrs. and Dr. Schindler authored two books, Mission Possible (A History of Modern Missions) and Following the Great Physician (A History of the Christian Medical and Dental Association). She was a gifted artist who enjoyed occasionally painting. Marian also enjoyed golfing with her husband and her son John. Locally, she was active in her church, Lakeshore Baptist Church, the Christian Women’s Clubs and Bible Study Fellowship. Mrs. Schindler also served for several years as a founding board member of the local Council for the Christian Arts.
Marian is survived by her sons John and Robert S. Schindler Jr. of Stevensville.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Schindler, parents John and Elizabeth Wilson, sisters Margaret Smith, Ione Sinkbeil, and Lois King.