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L. Craig Schachtele Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1948 - 2014

L. Craig  SchachteleLifetime resident of Stanton, Leo "Craig" Schachtele, age 65, died Friday evening, August 15, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was active during his life fishing and hunting with his buddies and spending time with his family. He graduated in 1967 from Central Montcalm, where he still holds the record for the fastest running back football player. Craig entered into the Army right after high school where he served from 1968- 1970 He was a hard working man retiring from Mueller Brass in 2010. He married his soulmate, Gayla (Cory) on January 24, 1996. They could often be found, with their four legged family member Hank and then later Katie, enjoying camping and boating on "the river" also known as Oxbow Campground. Craig is survived by his wife, Gayla; mother, Wava Lee Schachtele; children, Leslie (Larry) Brugel of Cedar Springs, Amie Rahn of Stanton, Rebecca Rahn of Portland, Heather Schachtele of Massachusetts, and Heath Schachtele of California; his four legged furry child, Katie; grandchildren, Miranda, Spencer, and Mitchell Barnes, Brianna and Braylin Brugel, and Bryce and Britney Buck; and sister, Linda (Larry) Cannon of Stanton. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Schechtele. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 21 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Ken Harger officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow at the American Legion Post 452 in Stanton. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

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There are currently 23 condolences.


gayla (Cory) schachtele
Wednesday October 22, 2014 at 6:03 PM

Happy birthday Hubby.....so missing you today on your special day....I so miss you every day. Today I held you extra close for a long long time.
 
gayla (Cory) schachtele
Wednesday October 1, 2014 at 8:29 PM

so missing you.....love you forever.....
 
Jason & Terri Waichum
Wednesday August 20, 2014 at 3:38 PM

Gayla and Family - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Craig was a very caring and loving person. He will be truly missed.
 
Jamison and Lisa (Braley) Posey
Wednesday August 20, 2014 at 11:18 AM

Gayla and Family - We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
 
Chris and Dave Waichum
Tuesday August 19, 2014 at 9:28 PM

We are so blessed that we met you and Craig at Oxbow and became very good friends instantly and over the recent years had so much fun, many talks and made some wonderful memories. One of my favorite memories is when you would say something sometimes funny, sometimes not the look Craig would give us like you gotta love her!! He did and so do we. Love you.
 
Dick and Doris Damaska
Tuesday August 19, 2014 at 4:31 PM

words are only words but we have little else to offer to ease the pain of your great loss.Time eases but will never eliminate the pain but the great memories will never disappear.
 
Nancy Arntz
Tuesday August 19, 2014 at 3:59 PM

Miss Gayla, So sorry for you and your families lose. Your in our thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful man.
 
Victor& Vada Keyes
Tuesday August 19, 2014 at 2:10 PM

You are in our prayers, Wava Lee, Linda and Heather.
 
OXBOW PARK
Tuesday August 19, 2014 at 12:38 PM

ALL OF US AT OXBOW PARK WOULD LIKE TO GIVE OUR DEEPEST LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU DURING THIS TIME. CRAIG WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL. SINCERELY THE STAFF&FRIENDS AT OXBOW PARK
 
Bruce Dennis
Tuesday August 19, 2014 at 12:13 PM

You have my heart felt sympathy. I had some very good times with Craig.
 
Larry & Susan Anstett
Tuesday August 19, 2014 at 11:12 AM

Gayla, So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
 
Jacki Walton
jaxwalton@yahoo.com
Tuesday August 19, 2014 at 11:05 AM

Gayla and Family, So so sorry for your precious loss.. magic happened when your two hearts connected and those memories can NEVER be erased ...wishing everyone peace and strength at this difficult time ..xox
 
Mike and Lori Mazzola
Monday August 18, 2014 at 7:46 PM

Gayla and Family, so sorry for your loss. Craig was a great man, this will be a big void in your life. Prays to you and your family.
 
Candace Larkin
Monday August 18, 2014 at 6:52 PM

Gayla, I was so sorry to read about your husband. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
 
mitch and connie olson
Monday August 18, 2014 at 5:39 PM

sorry for your lose prayers for you and your family just know you have a great support around you who will help any way you want and help with your needs all you have to do is ask
 
Mary Crankshaw
Monday August 18, 2014 at 4:16 PM

Gayla, and family my prayers love and thoughts are with you at this time. May God's love surround your family.
 
Duane and Kamey Howe
Monday August 18, 2014 at 2:25 PM

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. I have been blessed that you were part of my life. It is your time for peace!!
 
The Hopkins family of Indiana
Monday August 18, 2014 at 10:31 AM

Gayla,Our condolences to you and your family, in this time of grief.
 
Kathy Bresnahan
Monday August 18, 2014 at 9:27 AM

Gayla and Family, Sending you blessings and prayer for comfort within. Kathy
 
Jackie Mourer
Monday August 18, 2014 at 8:40 AM

Gayla Mae, My heart hurts for you my bff. Craig was a wonderful friend too me and I will miss him terribly. He was truly the best. Love you Jackie
 
Jane Clock-Boyden
Monday August 18, 2014 at 7:01 AM

When I think of Craig, so many wonderful memories come flooding in..our families were sorta "joined" at the hip as we were growing up....I will always remember his wonderful giggle!!!
 
Millie Kruger and family
Sunday August 17, 2014 at 10:57 PM

May God's love comfort you and give you peace during this time of loss.
 
Mike & Mary Ane Krum
Sunday August 17, 2014 at 9:17 PM

Our heartfelt condolences to all. Craig was such a great & funny person with a wonderful smile & laugh....
 







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