Charles Peter Schild Sr.

Charles Peter Schild Sr, age 76 of Yankton, SD passed away peacefully at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital on January 10, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. on July 6, 2024 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Yankton with interment to follow at the Delmont Cemetery.  Visitation begins at 8:15 a.m.

Charles was born on September 13, 1947 in Parkston, SD to Mae (Parker) Schild and Ewald Schild. His mother Mae died when he was 2 years old and his father married Colleen (Frick) Schild in 1950.

He grew up in Delmont, SD where he attended school, elementary through 10th grade. The Schilds moved to Yankton in 1963 where Charles attended Yankton High School and graduated in 1965.  

Charles worked construction most of his life. He was a great handyman who could fix anything. Charles married Donna Voigt of Avon in 1971. The two had 5 beautiful children, Charles Jr, Rebbecca, Michelle, Daniel, and Crystal.   

Charles enjoyed being with his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and loved playing Euchre.  He was an avid antiquer and you could always find him at the Yankton Antique Mall behind the front desk, telling a story or explaining an antique or collectible. Charles loved to call bingo at The Center and was an integral part of the Feeding South Dakota program in Yankton for many years. It brought Charles great pleasure to be able to provide food for families in need in Yankton.

Charles is survived by his five children, Charles Jr. (Luz) Schild of Truth or Consequence, NM, Rebbecca Kappenman of Truth or Consequence, NM, Michelle Blackledge of Yankton, Daniel (Colleen) Schild of Renner, SD, and Crystal (Kevin) Wulff of Sioux Falls, SD.  His life will also be cherished by his siblings, Diane Fauth of Eudora, KS, Jeff (Barb) Schild of Spearfish, SD, Brad (Jackie) Schild of Sioux Falls, Denise Schild of Eudora, KS, Lori (Mike) Hartshorn of Sioux Falls, Brooks (Joan) Schild of Yankton and Bruce (Tonya) Schild of Yankton; sister-in-law, Kay Schild of Yankton, and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.  

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Schild; father, Ewald (Wally) Schild; stepmother, Colleen Schild; sister, Patricia Geuther; brother-in-law, Robert Geuther; brother, Rich Schild, and brother-in-law, Raymond Fauth.

Condolences may be sent to 1700 Locust St Apt 110, Yankton, SD 57078.