David Michael Schindler
February 1, 1960 ~ October 6, 2013
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All Services are private.
David “Big Dave” Schindler Sr. was born Feb 1st, 1960 in Southern Md and passed away peacefully in his home on October 6th, 2013 of natural causes. He is survived by his wife of 8 years Brenda Hewitt. His three children David Schindler Jr, Kelly Schindler, and Nathan Schindler. His two stepdaughters Amy Hewitt and Molly Hewitt and two grandchildren Landon Schindler and Grace Birch. Also, his mother Dorothy Aud Schindler and two siblings Bill Schindler and Patti Thiel (John). He was preceded in death by his father William Schindler and sister JoAnne Schindler Guyther. At the time of his death he was fulfilling his dream of living off the land on Grid Down Farm in Hollywood. He was an extremely hard-working man who was passionate about environmental issues and sustainability. He was an accomplished musician who played with the bands RT5 South, Day Trippers, Heavy Feather, Victory Bar Band, Rockfish and Straight Flush. To honor his request there will be no funeral services, the family will hold a celebration of life in his memory. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to your local food bank to help feed the hungry.
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“I’m so very sorry for your loss. David always had a quick smile during our years at Father Andrew White. My condolences”
“Brenda, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Sorry to here of this loss. So many memories. FAW and RHS friend. David Bennett “AH Camel””
“Dear Patti and Mrs. Schindler–how incredibly difficult this must be. My heart aches for you…again. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“So sorry to hear about David. I have not seen him in many years but went to Father Andrew White and Chopticon HS with him. He was a great guy. My prayers are with the family. “
“Patti and Schindler family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I remember David from Father Andrew White and high school. Those were some good times. He will be missed. Sorry for your loss”
“We are so sorry to hear of the passing of David. Our thoughts are with you all. “
“We are so sorry to hear about David. I can’t beleive it. We were friends for so long. Our wishes and prayers are with you.”
“To Brenda and Dave’s children and family, please know how sorry I am to hear of Dave’s passing. I’ve known him for a long time, but we crossed paths recently through mutual friends. Dave was always a pleasure to be around and an extremely talented musician as well. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. “
“Aunt Dorothy, Pat, Bill, Brenda, and all – There were good times had by family members during our younger years watching and listening to David play his drums. My memories of David were always fun ones and I hope that these memories will help all through this difficult time.”
“Words cannot express the feelings of remorse losing a childhood friend and bandmate like David. He was like part of the family when we were growing up and learning to play music in his basement. He will always be in our hearts and a brother to Billie Jo…Tony and myself. “
“We were so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. We was a wonderful guy and a good friend. Our sympathies to all of the family.”