Donald Ray Schilling's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2025 in Lafayette, Indiana

Donald Ray Schilling

December 19, 1926 - September 2, 2025 (98 years old)

Lafayette, Indiana

Donald Ray Schilling's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2025 in Lafayette, Indiana

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Donald Ray Schilling

December 19, 1926 - September 2, 2025 (98 years old)

Lafayette, Indiana

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Donald Ray Schilling Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald Ray Schilling of Lafayette, Indiana, who passed away on September 2, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Schilling and Katherine Schilling (Ray); his siblings, Frederick, Margaret Ann and Emma; his great grandchild Zacary Charles Wise; and his son-in-law Charles "Chuck" Dill.

He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Roche of Lafayette; his children, Steve Schilling (Laraine) of Lafayette, Colleen Dixon (Tom) of Lafayette and Donald Scott Schilling (Cheryl) of North Carolina; and his grandchildren, Michael Schneidt, Zachary Schneidt, Remington Schilling, Ethan Schilling, Christine Dill Wise, Courtney Dill Byrd and Adam Schilling. He is also survived by his 12 great grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fisher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services



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September 7, 2025

Gayle Kreckman wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Steve, Laraine and family, We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our prayer is for peace and comfort for all of you at this sad time. God bless you richly. Gayle and Chuck Kreckman”


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St. Ann's Catholic Church
612 Wabash Ave, Lafayette, IN 47905

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