Willard Schieler

Willard “Will” Schieler, 82, of Milford passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born to Harold and Marie (Knochel) Schieler on September 22, 1942 in Rensselaer. On February 2, 1964, Will married Susan Beer in Milford.

Will spent 30 years in Ag banking at Production Credit/Federal Land Bank, and Lake City Bank in the Warsaw area.

In his retirement, his passion was for spreading the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  He was an active member of Bible Baptist Church in Wakarusa.  He encouraged family, friends, and mentored many others in “keeping the main thing, the main thing.” Will volunteered for many years leading Bible Studies at the SPA Women’s Ministry Homes in Elkhart, Heritage House in Nappanee, and Greencroft Senior Living in Goshen.  He also volunteered with Goshen Hospice.

He loved having fun with everyone around him, and his special love was spending time with his family and continually pointing to the Scripture and the hope of Jesus Christ.

Will is survived by his wife, Sue (Beer) Schieler of Milford; two daughters, Julie (Wayne) Leman of Roanoke, IL and Stacey (Bill) Feller of Nappanee; grandchildren, Ryan (Brittany) Leman, Travis (Morgan) Leman, Heather Leman, Michael (Natalie) Feller, Olivia (fiancé, Jack Gerber) Feller, Ashlyn Feller; great grandchildren, Garrett, Reina, Kinsley, Braxton, Parker, and Bria Leman; two sisters, Carol (Phil) Gutwein, Diane (Phil) Isabell.

He was preceded in death by a son, Clark Schieler.

A funeral service will be held in honor of Will at 10 AM on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Bible Baptist Church, 205 E Waterford St, Wakarusa, IN 46573. Pastor David Harper will officiate with burial following at Milford Cemetery in Milford.

Friends and family will be received from 4-8 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542 and for an hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Answers in Genesis, AnswersInGenesis.org or PO Box 510, Hebron, KY 41048.