Will Schieler

Willard “Will” Schieler, 82, of Milford, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born to Harold and Marie (Knochel) Schieler on Sept. 22, 1942, in Rensselaer. On Feb. 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, Ill., and Stacey (Bill) Feller, of Nappanee; grandchildren, Ryan (Brittany) Leman, Travis (Morgan) Leman, Heather Leman, Michael (Natalie) Feller, Olivia (fiancé, Jack Gerber) Feller and Ashlyn Feller; great-grandchildren, Garrett, Reina, Kinsley, Braxton, Parker and Bria Leman; and two sisters, Carol (Phil) Gutwein and 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 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, at the Bible Baptist Church, 205 E. Waterford St., Wakarusa. Pastor David Harper will officiate with burial following at Milford Cemetery in Milford.

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

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

Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared online at mishlerfhcc.com.