Robert William Schindler, 87, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at VA Medical Center Wade Park. He was born January 5, 1935 in Elyria. Robert was a foreman for General Industries. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army during Korea. Robert was a member of the Elyria K of C. He enjoyed collecting clocks, gardening and spending time with the grandchildren. When he was asked how are you he replied "Short, fat and sassy". Survivors include his daughters, Deborah (Roy) Collins, Dianna (Brad) Griffin, Susan (Tom) McCarthy; sons, Robert (Bonnie Brihan), Richard, Thomas (Jessica); 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy (nee Barta); parents, Adolph and Dorothy Schindler (nee Hoag); sister, Maralee; brothers, Carl, Albert and Frank. Family will receive friends 4-7PM Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626, where full military honors will be provided by VFW post # 1079 at 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial 1 PM Saturday, February 26, 2022 at St. Agnes Catholic Church 611 Lake Ave. Elyria, OH. 44035.(Meet at Church). Burial Private. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com