Darien Obituaries 2024
Edward Schildnecht, 91, Darien Police Sergeant, Volunteer Firefighter, Loved Travel, Golfing, DHS Class of ’51
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Edward Schildnecht of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at home on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was 91. Edward was born and raised in Darien, graduating from Darien High School in 1951. He then enlisted in the United States Navy and honorably served until August of 1953. He returned to Darien to marry the love of his life, June, and raise his family. Edward joined the Darien Police Department in August 1959, retiring at the rank of sergeant after 20 years of service. His career continued as manager of building security for McGraw-Hill Publishing in their New York headquarters, retiring in 1993.