John Schadler, 61
Oct. 23, 1950-April 30, 2012
Niles Daily Star, Published 10:22pm Tuesday, May 1, 2012
John Edwin Schadler, 61, of Niles, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Oct. 23, 1950, in Niles to Carl H. and Verna (Butts) Schadler.
John graduated from Niles High School class of 1969.
On March 8, 1975, John married Karla Kurty at a ceremony in Niles. He had most recently worked at Georgie-Boy in Edwardsburg, where he worked in undercoating and also drove forklift. He was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed building birdhouses, tinkering and fixing things. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening. John also valued his time with his family including watching a game of football or NASCAR.
John was preceded in death by his father, Carl H. Schadler.
He is survived by his wife, Karla Schadler of Niles; his mother. Verna Schadler of Niles; a son, Erik (Tami) Schadler of Niles; a daughter, Khrista (Scott) Stewart of Niles; three grandchildren, Austin, Anna and Adrianna; two brothers, Terry (Kathy) Schadler of Pennsylvania and Carl (Sharon) Schadler of Connecticut; and three sisters, Betty (Lake) Eberhardt of Georgia, Annette Johnson of Niles and JoAnn (Dave) Cabanaw of Niles; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held Friday, May 4, at 1 p.m. at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory in care of Brown Funeral Home 521 E. Main St., Niles, MI 49120.
Condolences, photos and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.