Richard H. "" Schieferstein, 79 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2014 in the Adams Heritage located in Monroeville, Indiana. Richard was born on Friday, October 12, 1934 in Adams County, IN the son of the late Edward H. Schieferstein and the late Hulda L. (Rodenbeck) Schieferstein. He married the late Donna J. Minster on August 1, 1964 in Manistee, MI and she preceded him in death on August 1, 2008. Richard was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church-Bingen where he held many offices in the church. Richard served his country in the United States Army, being honorably discharged on June 30, 1963. Richard retired from North Adams Community Schools as a bus driver and custodian with 31 years of service. Surviving are his son, Douglas E. Schieferstein of Ft. Wayne, IN; daughter, Joy A. Chrisman of New Haven, IN; daughter, Sue E. Shieferstein of Decatur, IN; brother, Harold W. (Marlene) Schieferstein of Decatur, IN; sister, Donna M. Shookman of Hilton Head Island, NC; Donna's sister, Judith (Ronald) Wicinski of Brighton, MI; Donna's sister-in-law, Patricia Minster of Manistee, MI; 9 grandchildren: Logan (Tate Boenker) Schieferstein; Shelby (Sean) Schieferstein-Wenger; Hailey (Caleb) Hazelett; Madison Schieferstein; Anthony Schieferstein; Natash Schieferstein; Michaela Chrisman; Ben Chrisman; Alexis Carvajal; 5 nephews & 5 nieces. Preceding Richard in death were 1 sister, Eileen Schieferstein in infancy; 2 brothers-in-law, Ellis Shookman & Robert Minster. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2014 in the St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen with Rev. Peter Brock officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery - Bingen. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2014 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Preferred memorials are to St. John Lutheran Church-Bingen; or Worship For Shut-Ins.
