Waldo Wischmeier

May 14, 2015

Waldo L. Wischmeier, age 75, of Brownstown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, Indiana. He was a life member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where he held numerous church offices. Waldo was a grain and dairy farmer and was a charter member of Grassyfork Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Assistant Chief for 25 years. He served on the Brownstown Central School Corporation Board, as President of the Board for four years, and he also served on the Lutheran Central School Board. Born on October 9, 1939, in Jackson County, Indiana, Waldo was the son of Walter and Ella Wessel Wischmeier, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Janet Stuckwisch at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, on June 28, 1959. She preceded him in death on September 20, 1990. On August 29, 1992, he married Linda K. Klosterman Schafstall and she survives in Brownstown. In addition to his wife, survivors also include three sons, Douglas (Sue) Wischmeier of Vallonia, Gregory (Lisa) Wischmeier and Max (Barbara) Wischmeier, both of Brownstown; two daughters, Beth (Stephen) Wischmeier of Seymour and Connie (Jeffrey) Stahl of Brownstown; grandchildren: Hilary (Mike) Strefling, Lindsey Wischmeier (Clint Sterling), Blaine Wischmeier, Kyle Wischmeier, Peyton Wischmeier, Britney Wischmeier, Jack Wischmeier, Levi Stahl, Adam Stahl, Craig Wischmeier, Crystal (Bryce) Purcell and Lucas Wehmiller; two great-grandsons, Paxton Purcell and Phinnley Purcell and one great-granddaughter, Madison Purcell; one brother, Marvin (Norma) Wischmeier of Brownstown; one sister, Marilyn (Robert) Benter of Brownstown; mother-in-law, Melba Klosterman; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Leroy Wischmeier, Noble Wischmeier and Alvin Wischmeier Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, with Pastor Martin Keller officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc., Brownstown, and from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan Cemetery. Memorials may be given to: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan; Lutheran Central School; and Trinity Lutheran High School. Online memorials and condolences may be given at www.spurgeonfh.com