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Niagara Gazette
MARION M. SCHENDEL
Cambria - Marion M. Schendel, age 84 of Ridge Rd. was called to her heavenly home on Sunday June 12, 2005 in the Lockport Memorial Hospital, under Hospice Care, after a long illness. Marion was born May 12, 1921 in the Town of Lewiston, NY, the daughter of the late Herman and Helena (Jacobs) Lindhurst. She graduated from Lewiston High School and Kelly's Business Institute and worked as a secretary for LAUR and MACK Construction Co. in Niagara Falls for several years. Marion married Robert G. Schendel on October 30, 1943 and joined him in the operation of the family farm. She sold produce at the North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls Markets for many years. Marion was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge. She served her Lord as a Sunday School Teacher, church secretary, as president of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and as a choir member. She was also a member of the Sanborn Friendship Club. Her Church, family and friends were most important in her life. Marion was predeceased by her husband Robert on June 13, 1983 and a brother, Arnold (Velma) Lindhurst. She is survived by her children, David (Barbara) Schendel, Brenda (Jerry) Hurtgam, Brian (Jackie) Schendel, and Bonnie (Edward) Fritsch; her grandchildren, Jeffrey (Harmony) Hurtgam, Carrie (Michael) Murray, Jay (Cassandra) Hurtgam, Kevin Schendel, Kelly (Clay) Fritsch, Jodie (Todd) Hess, Jennifer and Amy Schendel; her great-grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary, Emma, and Abigail; a sister-in-law, Norma (Norman) Seabert; and several nieces and nephews. Friends, may call Wednesday from 7 - 9 PM and Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville. Funeral Services will be held Friday June 17 at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Town of Cambria, with the Rev. Wayne Jagow, officiating. Burial will be in the North Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church At North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094, Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094, or to the Niagara Zone, Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

Marion married SCHENDEL, Robert George on 30 Oct 1943 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of SCHENDEL, George E and BLUHM, Pearl L) was born on 1 Apr 1924 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Jun 1983 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HURTGAM, Jerry H. Jerry (son of HURTGAM, Herbert R and SCHULTZ, Mildred M) was born on 9 Dec 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Nov 2012 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Brian Schendel

February 2, 1950 - May 22, 2022

Brian P. Schendel, of Tioga Center, NY. Shortly after 5:00 in the evening on May 22, 2022, at the age of 72, I was finally reunited with my brother, David, my brother-in-law, Jerry Hurtgam, and my father-in-law, Harold Cheney, for a Heavenly Happy hour at Heaven's Gate Lounge & Grill. We couldn't stay long, as we needed to join my parents, Robert and Marion Schendel, for dinner. As I was passing on, my loving wife of 41 years, Jackie, shared with me my last bodily taste of Evan Williams as she and my daughters, Jennifer (Chad) and Amy (David), raised a glass to my life while gathered in my comfortable private room at Mercy House in Endicott, NY. My "Chipmunk Squad," as I have lovingly named them, had been by my side for the last two years as I battled stage IV colon cancer.
Born in Lockport, NY, on February 2, 1950, I grew up on a produce farm on Ridge Road where I sang in the children's choir at St. Peter's Lutheran and played sports at Wilson High School. I wished to become a dentist and play football at Adrian College in Michigan, but I changed course when I got a "D" in organic chemistry and was forced to choose between spring workouts or a lab class that was required for me to graduate. I instead focused my extracurricular attention on my bass guitar skills and hanging out with my Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers prior to graduating with a degree in biology.
While some of you may now recognize me as your financial planner and life insurance advisor through Thrivent Financial (formerly Aid Association for Lutherans), I am more fondly remembered as "brother" by my sisters, Brenda Hurtgam and Bonnie Fritsch (Edward), despite their claims that I pushed Bonnie out of the sandbox, and as brother-in-law to Barb Schendel. I also took joy in being an uncle of eight and great-uncle to 12 nieces and nephews, an adopted son to Dorothy Cheney, and a brother-in-law to both Norm Cheney and Christine Webber. A title I did not get enough time to enjoy was "Grandpa Brian" to my two amazing step-grandkids, Julianna and David Jr. who came into my life with their father far too late.
In my free time I enjoyed gardening at my home in Tioga Center, golfing, playing bass guitar and the occasional camping trip with many dear friends... they will all agree that I was the putting and chipping champion and an excellent cribbage player. I can also identify every James Bond actor, name the song and author of countless folk and classic rock songs using just the first few bars (especially by The Eagles), and saw every Star Wars movie in the theater with my bride.
I would like to be remembered as a reliable and caring resource to all, the bassist in Cobblestone Crossing, Dos Amigos and Story, and the coach and umpire for a handful of youth baseball and softball teams - just please don't remember me as the referee heckler at my daughters' games. More simply, remember me as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, godfather, mentor and friend.
I'm really going to miss "treatment time" with my girls, placing horse racing bets - the Big Man thinks I have too much of an advantage - and cheering on the Buffalo Bills and NY Yankees. I would have loved one more trip to stand on the corner in Winslow, Arizona, more date nights with Jackie, picnics with family and friends and to see my Bills finally win a Superbowl.
At my request there will be a private memorial service with a celebration of life later in the year when it is more convenient for my farming family. If you really feel like you would like to send flowers for my service, I ask that you please call my friends at Chamberlain Acres Florist, Elmira NY, but I would rather you make a contribution to Mercy House in Endicott where my family and I felt great support and comfort in my final days. "Take it easy". ~ Brian
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Family/Spouse: CHEENY, Jackie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DAVID R. SCHENDEL
Town of Cambria - David R. Schendel died suddenly at home, on Tuesday February 7, 2006 at the age of 60. He was born on April 19, 1945 at St. Mary's Hospital in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Robert G. and Marion M. (Lindhurst) Schendel. He was a 1962 graduate of Wilson High School and received an Associates Degree from Erie Community College. Dave was employed as a tool and die maker for 35 years at Harrison Radiator, retiring in 1999. He was also the owner of Ridgeview Plumbing & Heating, a family business he took over in 1983. Dave was an exceptional musician, who not only played several instruments, but also built them. For many years he was a member of the country band, "The Stagehands." He was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Newfane, a former member of the Cambria Volunteer Fire Company and the Niagara County Motorcycle Club. Dave enjoyed spending time golfing and camping, and was an avid reader. He was able to spend his retirement traveling the country with his wife, visiting friends and family. His most favorite time was spent being "Papa" to his grandchildren. David is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara (Upton) Schendel; his children, Corrie (Michael) Murray of Newfane, Kevin (Nina) Schendel of Annapolis, MD, and Kelly (Clay) Fritsch of Houston, TX; his grandchidlren (sic), Matthew, Zachary, and Elisabeth Murray; a brother, Brian (Jackie) Schendel of Tioga Center, NY; two sisters, Bonnie (Ed) Fritsch of Houston, TX and Brenda (Jerry) Hurtgam of Ransomville; his aunt and uncle, Norman (Norma) Seabert of Lockport; several cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Jean Upton of Newfane. Friends may call Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Wayne Jagow officiating. Burial will follow in the North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd., Town of Cambria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, 3121 Beebe Rd., Newfane, NY 14108 or to The Women's & Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, 219 Bryant St., Buffalo, NY 14222.

David married UPTON, Barbara Jean [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FRITSCH, Edward. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harmony. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SZCZYGIEL, Cassandra. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HESS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Chad. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MURRAY, Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FRITSCH, Clay. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]