Louis Anton Schindler was born February 7, 1924, and passed away on January 18, 2026, at 101 years old. He was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Louis “Lou” retired from the Army after serving in 3 wars (WWII, Korean, Vietnam) from 1944 – 1965. Lou was a decorated soldier awarded the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) 3 times and was one of 325 to receive this award.
In addition, SPC Schindler was awarded the following decorations and Citations while serving:
Bronze Star Medal w/oakleaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal – Purple Heart Medal (2), Army Good Conduct Medal w/clasp & 5 bronze loops, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/1 bronze star & arrowhead, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal w/ Germany and Japan clasps, National Defense Medal w/1 bronze star, Korean Service Medal w/3 bronze stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 bronze star, Philippine Liberation Medal w/2 bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 device, United Nations Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation (I&R Platoon from Korea), Distinguished Unit Emblem (from Korea), Korean Liberation Medal – Cold War Medal, Philippine Presidential unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge w/2 stars (3rd Award).
After his time in the US Army, Lou dedicated 20 years of service to the American Red Cross serving Army, Air Force and Navy from 1966 – 1985. Lou loved to travel the world post-retirement, he made and shared his famous “Apple Strudel” pastry, enjoyed going to lunch with friends and playing the lottery. Lou was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association in Colorado Springs, Colorado. What we remember most about Lou was his quiet, humble, and gentle soul that touched so many lives over his lifetime.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 5pm to 7pm, at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel,1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 9am at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel. Immediately following the service there will be a luncheon for family and friends at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 South Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.
Following the luncheon, burial will be held at 1pm with full military honors at, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations via check at ENT Federal Credit: Account: Dutch Nelson Chapter, Korean War Veterans Association Organization.