Ray Schindewolf, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2024. Born in Alton, Illinois, also living in Granite City, Troy and Edwardsville, Illinois. He moved to Bradenton, Florida in 1999.
Ray was a president of Triad Manufacturing in Troy and a foreman of the skilled trades at Consolidated Aluminum in Madison, Illinois. He was a member of Blue Lodge Masons in Bradenton, Fl, the Scottish Rite Valley in Southern Illinois, Ainad Shrine in East St. Louis, and a member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church in Bradenton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Schindewolf and Georgia Jansen and his brother Dale. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Connie; his children; Allen (Chris) Schindewolf, Mark Schindewolf, Tina Barnes, and Jamie (James) Schindewolf. Ray also has 3 grandchildren: Kara (Brandon), Holly (Paulie), Brad (Rachel) and his great grandchildren; Alex, Levi, Bennett, Emmeline, Ava, Rowen, and Quinn. Also surviving are his three nieces: Nikki (Chad), Jodi and Leigh.
Ray will always be remembered for his sense of humor which lifted others up and brightened their days!
No service is planned. Brown and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory 43rd street Chapel is in charge of arrangements. If you would like to make a donation in his honor, you can give to Kirkwood Presbyterian (6101 Cortez Rd. West, Bradenton FL 34210) or Bradentucky Bombers (https://www.bradentuckybombers.com/store/p/derby-love)
