Charlie Schrieber

December 30, 1932 - June 15, 2020

GREENFIELD – Charles “Charlie” Schrieber, age 87, of Greenfield, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis on December 30, 1932 to Curtis Max and M. Louise (Schreiber) Schrieber. He attended Greenfield High School. Charlie married Joyce E. (Elsbury) on September 25, 1965 in Greenfield. He was the owner of Schrieber’s Bait and Tackle in Greenfield for over 60 years. Charlie was a member of the Greenfield Boys Club, where he enjoyed helping with softball and basketball. He was also a member of Charlottesville Friends Church and Shiloh Christian Church. Charlie participated in semi-pro bowling and was a member of the American Bowling Association. He also worked at the old Greenfield Bowling Alley. He played on the only independent team in the all-star softball league. Charlie enjoyed fishing, roller skating, working with his hands, and doing exterior/interior paint and wallpaper work. Charlie is survived by his wife, Joyce Schrieber of Greenfield; son, Robert B. (Amy) Schrieber of Greenfield; daughter, Sherri (John) Byrd of Greenfield; four grandchildren, Allison Schrieber, Max Schrieber, Nathan Schrieber, and Kaitlyn Schrieber; and a cousin, Jeanette Wells of Lancaster, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and M. Louise Schrieber; brothers, Robert D. Schrieber and Carl Schrieber; sister, Carol Schrieber; and uncle, Al Schreiber. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary. Pastor Fred Powers will be officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield. Memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Boys & Girls Club of Hancock County, 715 E. Lincoln Street, Greenfield, IN 46140 or Shiloh Christian Church, 4980 S. 500 E., Greenfield, IN 46140. Envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.