Irene E. Schindler

Irene Elizabeth Schindler, age 90, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Irene is survived by three nephews, Kevin (Pam) Dye, of Cedar Rapids, John (Andi) Schindler, of Marion and Bill Schindler, of Cedar Rapids; two nieces, Deanne (Todd) Mumm, of Parnell and Vera Dye, of Williamsburg; a cousin Will Klotz, of Gibson; many great, and great, great nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law W. Irene Schindler, of Marengo. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Delmar, Calvin and Milver Schindler and a sister Shirley Dye.

Irene was born January 10, 1930, in Marengo, the daughter of Charles and Katie (Klotz) Schindler. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1952. Irene worked at Collin’s Radio, in Cedar Rapids, from September 1952, until she retired in 1989 on the circuit board assembly line. She was a life long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and was a part of the quilting group. Irene enjoyed watching pro wrestling, going bowling, gardening baking and was a Iowa Hawkeye fan. She loved spending time with family and friends.