Richard Schinderling - Roberson Funeral Home

Richard Schinderling

August 17, 1964 - September 6, 2011

Richard (Rich) Schinderling, 47, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at his home in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Rich was born August 17, 1964 in Rockford, Illinois and moved to Port Charlotte 1 year ago from Illinois. He was a hardworking auto mechanic for many years. He raced at Rockford Speedway for several years and also loved his antique hot rods. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be missed greatly by all who loved and knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife, Connie Schinderling; a son, Richard M. Schinderling of Port Charlotte and a grandson, Aaron of Rockford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Shirley Schinderling.

Inurnment will be held privately by the family at a later date.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

Roberson Funeral Home

Light a candle Light a candle

Flowers & Gifts

Arrangements starting at $35

Richard (Rich) Schinderling, 47, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at his home in Port Charlotte, Florida. Rich was born August 17, 1964 in Rockford, Illinois and moved to Port Charlotte 1 year ago from Illinois. He was a hardworking auto mechanic for many years. He raced at Rockford Speedway for…

See Condolences

You will be greatly missed... I will always remember the fun times we had as a family with dad (Claude) racing at the speedway and at the demo derbies.. I learned alot from you and dad on cars and will miss you alot..Say Hi to dad for me..Love you both alot..

connie sorry to hear about rich please accept my codolences if ltheirs anything i came do to help let me know love rodneyluk13

Connie and family, Truly sorry for your loss. Rich is one of my brother John's best friends. Not knowing him well, I did know that he has always been very giving to the people around him, and he liked to smile. He will be missed and thought of often. All our love and support Jerry & Jenn Harris

Connie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for you loss. If you need help anything here please feel free to let us know. In God's love, Adrienne, Ed Aliyah & Alexis Ridings

Connie & Rich, so sorry to hear about Rich passing away.My son John called me with the news. I knew Rich through John.They raced at the Speedway together. Rich will be missed by so many people. Some of us that used to call Rich for a tow will have to look for another towing Co. I liked Rich because he treated me like family.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

We were very sorry to hear about Rich. We know how hard it is .All our love our thoughts are with you. Love larry and Kathy(Econo)

we all miss him so much

Rest in peace Rich. You will be missed.

From towing, to racing...the many memories we will cherish! You will be missed. Farewell my friend...

Connie, We are all truly truly sorry for your loss. Rich will be greatly missed by all, And if there is anything you need we are only a phone call, And several thousand miles away, or as you would say 24 hours away. We love you and are here whenever you need.You two take care. robin, and the whole gang.

Connie and Richard, I am so very sorry. You both are in my prayers. No one knows what you are actually going through right now. Remember....Jesus gives comfort Bev

My heart and prayers go out to Rich's family at this time. What can I say about Rich? He was a good man who always helped when there was a time of need. His smart mouth, do it myself attitude will surely be missed by many. Although I am glad you are no longer in pain, I wish it wouldn't have been so soon. Your memory and spirit lives on in family and friends. It was an honor to know you.

Sorry to hear about your loss

Connie and Richard- I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you peace. -Rachel and Corinne Raper

Connie and Richie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Steve and Liz

He wasn't afraid of anything, and lived life to the fullest - always! With all the daredevil stunts he loved and participated in, who would have thought that cancer would be the way his life ended? The world would be a lot more fun if everybody had his care-free attitude. God just decided it was time for him to go home! He will be dearly missed and always remembered!! Love always

Connie, Richard and family, Brittany and I were saddened to hear of Rich's passing. He was always kind, compassionate and very helpful when needed. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers through this tough time! May God be with you and may your memories bring smiles to your face. Diana (Hayes) Meyers Brittany Roberson

RIP MY FRIEND

rollovers, double deckers, RR Challenge, Gauntlets & Trailer races -- no wonder you're smiling - farewell my friend

You will be greatly miss

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

we love u...kevin lori and hali

you were a fierce competitor.I very much enjoyed racing with you.now your racing with the best...im pretty sure god has a racecar,say hi to dale and allen for me ill miss you untill i get there...probly see you soon...rest in peace my friend

To the family of Rich... WOW!!! Sooo sorry to hear about Rich... He will be truly missed by all... God Bless... Sincerely, Tom & Amee Kurth

You are in our prayers. As we read about Rich we are remembering all the good times we had at the Rockford Speedway.

we are sorry to hear of the passing of rich.he was a great man and a great competitor at the rockford speedway he will be missed

sad sad day.derek and i will miss you.

So sorry to hear of Rich"s passing. I have many fun memories of his racing, stunts and day to day carefree attitude with always a ready smile. His joyful personality brightened a day.

Rich was usually having a good time at the race track and CERTAINLY was up for trying something new and dangerous whenever it presented itself. He and I got along well, although we didn't spend much time together. I'm sorry I missed this when it happened. I hope the family has been able to find peace in his absence with the good memories he left behind.

I've got nothing but fun memories of Rich.. from the first time i met him and he slapped me upside the head to the last time i saw him shortly before he passed and he yet again slapped me upside the head. I wouldve thought he was mad at me if he wasn't making fun of me in some way. He was a wonderful fun loving man. He and Connie were like my other set of parents and I will forever be greatful for the chance to know him. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten.

Connie, Richard, and family...I'm so sorry to hear about Richie's passing. I haven't seen him in many years, ( I didn't get to visit with him when he came to SD to my mom's funeral) but reading other's comments, I remember how he enjoyed "picking on" me the last time we were together. I have thought about him over the years and wondered about how his life was going--looks like it was a good one, with many friends and family who dearly love him. Remember, he is only gone from here, not gone forever. We will see him again when it's our turn to depart this world. God bless. Pam

Connie, Little Rich & family We are so sorry for your loss. It's been years since we have seen you, but want you to know we have you in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless you and your family now in the future. Love, George & Fifi

To family, We are sorry for your loss. We knew rich from rockford, he was the only person i trusted to tow our car. He was a very nice and funny person. We will miss him greatly. We will say a prayer for his family at this sad time. Our Condolence Tracy & Craig Goodwin

It saddend us to hear he past. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Connie and son Richard. Wiith our love Jim und Linda

Had fun working on race cars with Rich.Rich was a very giving person.Praying for the family.

It truely saddens us to hear Rich has passed. He was a good honest person, I worked across the street from Rich for a long time, we started taking our cars to him to be fixed and you always knew Rich would do it for least money possible.Good mechanics are hard tocome by but good people are even harder. He was a good man and he will be missed.

So Sorry to hear about ( Richie ) Rich,s Passing. I haven"t seen hm or family since 1979. I was in Chicago on 5th thru 7th tiring to find him in Rockford .I will always have a place in my heart for Rich. God Bless RIP Danny Long

Our deepest sympathies to the family,

Connie and Richard, I'm so sorry for your loss. Richard ( Richie ) as I've always known him will be in my heart forever. He was a great guy and would do anything for anyone. You and Little Richard are forever in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and he rest in peace now.

Connie and Little Richard, I'm so sorry for your loss of Richard ( Richie ). He was a great man and will always be in my heart. If there is anything that you need, please call. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May he rest in peace now. Love you all.

Connie so sorry to hear about Rich i was on line and stumbled across this, when i was his neighbor and young then i would always try to catch the busy guy and ask him a question about my broken cars. then i grew up and could afford a real sports car he would haul it on his flat bed to storage or wherever . The last time we were together i wont forget because he was hauling my dodge viper from my house to storage and i said follow me in my truck and he said ok and when we got there he was pissed @ me because he knew a route about 4 miles shorter. he always ended up laughing about stuff and i will never forget his laugh with them squinted eyes Love you Connie Billy

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Dear Connie and Richard, All of us here at Omark Auto Service want to extend our deepest sympathy to you upon the loss of Rich. While we didn't know either of you or Rich personally, we feel like we have lost a good friend. Rich and you, Connie, made doing business a pleasure. On a rare occasion, Rich would do a tow for us so we could say hello, but mostly it was one of your drivers. But you were always there Connie as you were for Rich. Dispatching drivers as quick as possible and as fair as posible. Rich would come in on once in awhile to tell us that he needed to raise the towing prices a bit. He was very kind and almost apologetic for having to do so. We will always miss both Rich and you Connie. May God and your family be your comfort in the days and weeks to come. Please stop in when you come to Rockford so you can get your hugs. We all need those daily! Pray for Dave Lee's wife, Kay. She is going through cancer treatment now. Stage 4. All our Love, Gary, Dawn, Dave, Chris, Carl, Steve, Paul.

Connie & Richard, So very sorry for your loss, Richard was a funny and great guy. Our Prayers are with you both. Joe Beck & Kathy Hulett

Connie & Lil Rich I am very saddened to hear of this great loss. I remember meeting all your guys many many years ago, you and Rich treated everyone as family and was always there when ever you were needed no matter what it seemed. I consider myself extremely lucky and blessed to have met your family and to have you in my life. Please take care and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask, let your friends be there for you like you have always been there for us. Love and Miss you guys :0)

Connie - Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Rich. He was truely a nice man. Always a friend to everyone. He will certainly be missed by all his friends. He will be remembered for a long time. May he rest in peace. Cira and I were sadened by his passing. Our sympathies to you and your family in this time of sadness.

Connie, You did every thing possible up to the very last second to make his life the best it could be. Some times I think your an angel sent from heaven you know. God always seems to put you right where you are needed. And you never say no and I love you for that. I have known you both for many many year and he will be greatly missed. I am always only a phone call away day or night. Love Ginny

Connie and Rich ~ our prayers are with you. I want you to know that if you need anything please give me a call. All my love and prayers Toni & Mark

To a little boy he was a hero when there weren't many to be had. To that same little boy he had and always will have a SUPER HERO status. I want to be just like him and be able to fix anything, to this day I still can't keep my clothes clean cause I turn that wrench. My first meeting with Rich was when he walked passed me while I was working on a race car and goosed me and put my head through the hood! It was the first of many great memories.

Wow. I dont know where to begin. Rich was an amazing guy who always helped anyone out. I remember as a little girl watching Rich, Uncle Joe, Mike, Pauly and everyone else race. Rich always put on a show. He never walked out of any race without giving his all. He also never went out without a fight. Rich always truly put his heart in it. He always give us something to watch. Any time we needed a tow Rich was always there. He was a very strong willed, stubborn, hard headed person. But he was also the guy who had the tough- guy attitude, but was truly a big teddy bear. I always like going to rich's house when I was little. It was always fun. My brother Jesse, looked up to Rich as his father, Jesse worked in the pits with Rich and Uncle Joe it was a time hed never forget. While Jesse was in the pits I was the little girl standing on the other side of the fence waiting for Rich's trophys when he won. Always smiling because I knew I had the upper hand over the other kids because I knew Uncle Rich and he would give it to me before he gave it to someone he didnt know. Little Rich got them alot but I know I got a few:) R.I.P RICH WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU, WE LOVE YOU, AND NOBODY WILL EVER FORGET. If you guys need anything please let us know we love you all lots and you are in our prayers<3<3

My favorite time with Rich was when we went to the river boat in Sioux City. We were able to spend some quality time together. We had time to just sit and visit about nothing or anything that came to mind. I love you and will miss you very much. I do hope that you are not in pain and are at peace now. I promise to keep in touch with your lovely wife Connie and keep an eye on her. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love always Toni

Will allways remember all the good times that we had From Towing to late night breakfeast at Dennys. It was an honor to be your best man at your wedding.You will be missed by many and never forgotten. R.I.P my friend

DEAR CONNIE AND RICHARD WE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RICH AND OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU GUYS TO GET THREW THESE TOUGH TIMES . ME AND JERRY ARE A PHONE CALL AWAY IF THERES ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOU GUYS PLEASE CALL. RICH WAS A VERY GOOD FREIND AND A SUPER NICE PERSON THAT WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR YOU . AND YES THE SPEEDWAY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITH OUT HIM. LIKE THEY SAY THE LORD ONLY TAKES THE BEST AND HE GOT THE BEST WHEN HE TOOK RICH. LOVE YOU GUYS AND TAKE CARE !!1

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.