William Franklin Schanda age 71 years of Perryville, Missouri was born June 6, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away October 31, 2024 at his home. He was the son of Lewis and Georgia Faye Schanda.

William was married to Evelyn Deloris Carey who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his parents and one sister, Melba Schanda, grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles.

He is survived by four sons, Porcius Schanda of Farmington, MO.; William L. Schanda of Perryville, MO.; Silver Schanda of Fredericktown, MO.; and Ace Schanda of Farmington, MO., also six grandchildren, Adriana, William B, Porcius L. Cassius, Lane and Brody.

William loved going to church and watching the St. Louis Cardinals