Walter Clarence Schildt

Walter Clarence Schildt, 87, of Carmel, passed away on August 14, 2023, at Morning Pointe Senior Living in Franklin. He was born August 16, 1935, in Polo, Illinois, to the late Clarence E. Schildt, and Gladys I. Wolfensberger Schildt. He was previously married to Linda Zimmerman Schildt. He was a 1953 graduate of Polo High School in Polo, Illinois where he participated in basketball, football, and track. Following the Korean War, he served in the Marine Corps where he was active duty from 1954 to 1957. After his time in the military, he attended Tri-State College where he graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He held several patents, but the most notable was “The Better Mouse Trap.” He loved sports, tinkering, and was always working on new inventions. The most important part of his life was his family. Walter is survived by his son, Brian (Jill) Schildt, of Carmel, Indiana; daughters, Becky (Mark) Lee, of Mt. Auburn, Indiana, and Jennifer (Jim) Alexander, from Franklin, Indiana; brother, Michael (Dawn) Schildt, of Parker, Colorado; sister, Leola (Arnold) Meyer, of Byron, Illinois; grandchildren, John (Kelly) Stearns, Cortney (Joey) Caplinger, Gage (Tiffany) Jewell, Katie (Skylar) Duncan, Emma Grace Alexander, and Adam (Becca) Schildt; and 9 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Gladys Schildt; and a granddaughter, Rachael Ann Alexander. Those wishing may make memorial donations through the funeral home in Walter’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association. You are invited to leave a message of condolences to the family and light a virtual candle of remembrance.