Mike Schild, age 69, of Chatfield, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Michael Gene Schild was born on March 11, 1956, on the family farm in rural Chatfield to Lester A. and Pauline A. (Winans) Schild. He attended school in Chatfield and farmed on the family farm until his retirement in 2021 when he then moved into town. Mike was also a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He loved watching football games, spending time with friends and leisurely drives through the countryside.
Mike will be missed by his children Sylvia (Mike) Steien of Chatfield and Noloan (Lisa) Schild of Stewartville. He is further survived by his four grandchildren: Joey Steien of Chatfield, Nick Steien of Fountain, Riley Schild and Morgan Schild of Stewartville and two siblings Russell (Cindy) Schild of Chatfield and Alice Mottley of Richland, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Anna Pickard and two brothers Lester Jr. and John Schild.
Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chatfield on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. The Reverend Peter J. Haugen will officiate.
Visitation will be held at Hoff Funeral Home in Chatfield from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, and also one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Burial will be in the Chatfield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandchildren Joey, Nicolas, Riley, Jackson, Thane and Ezra. Honorary pallbearers will be Linus Hammell, Bernie Hammell, Steve LaPlante and Ernie Wright.
Hoff Funeral Home of Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and memories can be left for the family at www.hofffuneral.com.
Anonymous says
RIP 🙏🙏 Mike.