Ernest Waldron "Punter" Schill, Jr.

Ernest Waldron “Punter” Schill, Jr. 52, of Burlington, PA passed away suddenly at home on August 21, 2016.  Born on January 22, 1964, he is the son of Karen (Dodge) Schill of Burlington and the late Ernest W. Schill, Sr. who passed away April 23, 2011.  “Punter” as he was affectionately known, was a 1983 graduate of Troy High School, then went on to drive school bus before he became Road Master for Burlington Township for 34 years.  He loved tractor pulling, bowling, hunting, and spending time with his family.  He was a hard-working, devoted husband, son, step-father, and uncle.  Now he can rest in the best hands of our Heavenly Father.  He took pride in his work and was always improving his home.  He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

Punter is survived by his wife Anna, his step children Christian and Emma Morgan, whom he loved like his own.  He is also survived by his mother Karen, his sisters JaNell (Doug) Young of Burlington, Joetta Aten of Meshoppen, and Stephanie Schill of Burlington, his sisters-in-law April Pezina and Sandra Villarreal of San Antonio, TX, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and numerous friends and neighbors.  Punter was preceded in death by his father Ernest Sr., his mother-in-law Mary Pezina, his brother-in-law Richard Pezina, his maternal grandparents Raymond and Bernice Dodge, and his paternal grandparents Laverne and Gladys Schill.

The graveside service to honor Punter’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington, PA with long-time family friend, Rev. Jasper Smith officiating.  All family and friends are welcome to attend.  A luncheon will be served at the Burlington United Methodist Church following the ceremony. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street Troy, PA has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Punter’s memory to the American Heart Association 968 Postal Road Ste. 110 Allentown, PA 18109.

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