Obituary: Betty Gloria Shindledecker



Betty Gloria (Fowler) Shindledecker, 89 of Fayetteville, PA passed away on July 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. She was born December 14, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York to Edward and Alice Fowler.

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She was predeceased by two daughters, Debbie and Cindy Shindledecker, her husband, Wayne “Ike” Shindledecker and her brothers, Kenneth and Larry Fowler.

She is survived by her children, Charlie (Lorena) of Hemet, CA, Rich of Fayetteville, PA, Bruce (Tina) Fairfield, PA, Marge (Jeff) of Sarasota, FL, Steve (Johnnie) of Fairfield, PA and her beloved poodle, Ginger.

She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and one great grandchild arriving in September.

In May of 1953 she married Wayne Edward Shindledecker in Emmitsburg, MD. Wayne, Betty and the children were stationed many places throughout the United States and Germany while Wayne served as an MP in the Army. Once he retired, they raised their family in Fairfield, PA. Wayne passed away in 1977.

Betty worked for many years at the Gettysburg Shoe Company, a bookkeeper for Apple Valley orchards and Fairfield Graphics until she retired. She enjoyed playing dominoes, cards, watching the game show channel, sports, and holiday parades.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 1PM at the Fairfield Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation in Betty’s name to the wonderful, caring organization, Mercy House, 730 Norland Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201, where she was cared for at the very end of her amazing journey home.

This obituary was originally published here.

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