In Memory
William (Bill) Herman Schlundt
William (Bill) Herman Schlundt, age 93, passed away on May 17, 2024, at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Florida, with his children by his side. Losing a father is a difficult time that takes a while to process and cope with, John 16:22 says “Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you”.
Bill was born on September 27, 1930, to Martin and Anna (Bodeke) Schlundt in South Bend, Indiana. He married Louise Van Der Beke of Mishawaka, Indiana, on July 3, 1952. Bill and Louise met on a blind date and their marriage lasted (68 years) until Louise’s passing in January 2021. Bill and Louise spent their first chapters of their life in Mishawaka, Indiana before moving to Englewood, Florida. They were members of Saint Bavo’s Church in Mishawaka, Indiana as well as St. Raphael Catholic Church in Englewood, Florida.
Bill attended Clay High School and Indiana University where he earned a BA and MAEd. During his career he taught the first couple of years in Mishawaka before moving to the South Bend School Corporation to teach the remaining years until his retirement in 1989. As a Math Teacher, a Coach and later as the Athletic Director he was a role model to so many through his hard work, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and positivity. When not working he enjoyed traveling and camping with his family across the country, which was the highlight of the year. Additionally, he loved the Indiana Hoosiers and an occasional round of golf where he was fortunate to have shot two holes in one. Bill and Louise loved gardening and antiquing. Their yard featured beautiful flowers, shrubs, trees, and even a railroad. They operated an antique booth in the Unique Antique Mall in South Bend. They loved going to antique auctions in Shipshewana, Indiana.
He lived a long and prosperous life full of love and support from his family. Bill is survived by his four children William (Drinda) Jr, Marianne Weber (Vogel), Steven (Kimberly), Randall (Julie), 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Don, and son-in-law Greg Vogel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rapahel Catholic Church in Englewood, Florida on Monday, June 3,2024 at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka, Indiana, date to be determined.
05/22/2024 EJS
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