Rev. Karen Lois Schwindler

Rev. Karen Lois Schwindler, age 59, of Hartwell, formerly of Gainesville, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Gainesville, surrounded by her family.

The family will receive friends 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.  Graveside Services will be Monday, June 15, 2020 at Acacia Park Cemetery in Buffalo New York.

Rev. Schwindler was born October 8, 1960 to the late Raymond & Gwendlyn Sommer in Buffalo, New York.   A member of Christ Lutheran Church in Oakwood, she received her Master Degree from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina.

Mrs. Schwindler is survived by her husband, James Schwindler of Hartwell; sons, Raymond Schwindler of Hartwell, Luke Schwindler of Hartwell and Matthew & Angie Schwindler of Gainesville; grandchildren, Tiffany Gooch and Michael Gooch; brothers & sisters-in-law, Butch & Pat Sommer of Grand Island, New York and Paul & Adel Sommer of Grand Island, New York; aunts, Lois Schneider of Buffalo, New York, Beverly Stroh of Endicott, New York and Bonnie Sommer of Grand Island, New York; and sister-in-law, Linda Scott of Stone Mountain..

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 3612 Old Oakwood Road, Oakwood, GA 30566.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements.  Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.