Howard Van Schyndle

Howard "Howie" Van Schyndle, 78, Green Bay, passed away August 21, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Born on April 25, 1946, he is the son of the late Elton "Mike" and Alice (Angst) Van Schyndle. Howie attended St Norbert College and graduated in 1968. He then served our country in the United States Navy with the Seabees in Vietnam. He married the former Rita Obey on March 3, 1973 at St Willebrords Catholic Church. Howie worked for his father at Van Schyndle Plumbing . After his father passed away Howie and his brother Mark operated the family business until their retirement. After retirement Howie started a new career of working in Fine Art traveling the state doing Art Festivals. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, times spent at his cabin with his long time friends. Most of all Howie enjoyed times spent with his family especially his children and grandchildren. 

He is survived by his wife, Rita; three children, Andy (Becky) Van Schyndle, Matt (Natalie) Van Schyndle, and Jim (Erin) Van Schyndle; four grandchildren, Bella, Beth, Lily, and Jack; siblings, Mary (Dennis) Santy, Chris Perry, Craig (Sue) Van Schyndle, Mark (Michelle) Van Schyndle, Debbie (Bill) Woods; many nieces and nephews. 

Howie was preceded in death by his parents; father in law, Norman Obey Sr, and mother in law, Vivian Obey; brothers in law, Ray Perry, Harry LaTour, Norman Obey, Jr. 

Visitation at St Bernard Catholic Church, 2040 Hillside Ln., Thursday August 29, from 9 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 AM with Fr. Adam Bradley officiating. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Compassus Hospice especially Ashley, Linda, and Scott. Also, a special thank you to the staff of Edenbrook Nursing Home especially Jake and Michelle. Lastly, a special thanks to all the friends and family that helped the family through this difficult time.