Fr. David Schiedler, CSC
... peace. Father David Scheidler, C.S.C., former Rector of St. Edward’s Hall, died this past Saturday, June 6th, in Chicgao from complications after a bone marrow transplant. For those who knew him, this gregarious and affable man of God will truly be missed.
Here's a reflection of Fr. David by Fr. Bill Lies, CSC, seminarian classmate and Provincial of the Congregation of Holy Cross US Province:
David was a dear brother and friend to many and tended to those relationships well. He was very proud of his Mexican and German heritage, and he was multi-talented and generous with his gifts. He loved being a priest and a Holy Cross religious. His little eccentricities – particularly his passion for the color orange – mirrored his passion for life and his good nature. Nothing marked David more, however, than his deep love for Holy Cross and his deep love for his mom and dad and his siblings and their families. He will be deeply missed by all of us, particularly those who were ordained with him 25 years ago this past April 9th, and by countless others whose lives he has touched.
On Fr. David's unexpected death, Fr. Ralph said, "I fear that many of us in Holy Cross will now have less engaging conversation at dinner and a whole lot less laughs. He was a mentor and friend. He will be dearly missed."
For Fr. David's:
Caring Bridge website, click HERE.
There will be no vigil service for safety reasons. The funeral Mass will be on Friday, June 12th at 9:30am at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Due to the large size of Fr. David’s family and restrictions of gatherings, all are encouraged to watch the funeral Mass by clicking HERE.