Elton E. Schendel

Elton Schendel, age 86 of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at The Emeralds at Faribault.

Elton Erwin, the son of Erwin and Esther (Tolzman) Schendel, was born on August 1, 1938 in Zimmerman, MN. Elton grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School with the Class of 1957. He then enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Elton married the love of his life, Diane Schultz, on August 22, 1959 at Immaculate Conception in Faribault. He worked for Sheldahl, Nutting Truck & Castor, and State Bank of Faribault before his retirement. He was a proud member of the Faribault American Legion Post 43. Elton enjoyed gardening, playing softball in his younger years, traveling with Diane to Deadwood and many other places, taking casino trips, playing dominos and other games with his family and friends.

Elton is survived by his wife of 65 years, Diane; children, Deb (Gary) Keilen and Mike (Jenni) Schendel both of Faribault; grandchildren, Matt (Aaren) Keilen, Alex Keilen, Zach Schendel, Ian Schendel, and Sam Schendel; step great-grandchildren, Jay, Hannah, and Hunter; sister-in-law, Jeannie Schendel; nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Hartley Schendel; sister, Bernice Schendel; and niece, Donna Schendel.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory in Faribault with Bernadette Tatge, Pastoral Minister at Divine Mercy Catholic Church officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Faribault, MN with military honors provided by the Rice County Central Veterans Association.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home prior to the service.

The family would like to thank the staff of Moments Hospice and The Emeralds at Faribault for their care of Elton.

Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory.