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1913
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2009
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Eleanor Schimke Obituary
She was born in Wells County, Pony Gulch Township, North Dakota on July 15, 1913, to Fredrick and Katharine Schnabel. She attended school in Wells County, Pony Gulch School District and graduated from Harvey High School in 1932.
Eleanor married Alvin Schimke on January 27, 1937, and they farmed in the Harvey community of North Dakota until 1951, and then lived in town at Harvey until 1963 when they moved to Lodi. While in Harvey, Eleanor was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for junior girls and sang in the choir, duets and trios. She was also employed at J.C. Penney and St. Aloisius Hospital.
Eleanor enjoyed traveling, music, crocheting, crossword puzzles and poetry, and loved her family dearly. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lodi and sang in the choir.
After her husband passed away in 1983, she became a member of Temple Baptist Church and was a member of Ladies Missionary Group. She lived at Arbor Senior Apartments for 3 years before moving to Arbor Convalescent Hospital.
Eleanor leaves her daughter and her husband, Alice Lithun-Michelson and Wesley of Harvey, North Dakota; her son and his wife, Dennis and Joan Schimke of Woodbridge; granddaughter, Julie (Leo) Laube; 2 grandsons, Mark (Marie) Lithun and Richard (Erin) Schimke; 3 great granddaughters: Melissa (Jeff) Fitzpatrick, Cathy Jo Lukenbach and Sara Raye Schimke; great-grandson, Tyler Schimke; great-great- granddaughter, Keelyn Fitzpatrick; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; 3 brothers: Ted, Alvin and Walter Schnabel; 2 sisters, Ida Strauss and Furbie Schimke; granddaughter, Rayetta Schimke; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to visit on Thursday, October 1, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home.
A graveside service will take place on Friday, October 2, at 10 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at Temple Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA 95242.
A virtual register may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories can be shared.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Lodi Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Schimke
Joan Gard
October 9, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jan Baum
October 1, 2009
I will always remember Eleanor as a woman of God and a follower of Jesus Christ. We can leave no greater legacy than this.
My sympathy to all for your loss.
Gary & Janet Schauer
October 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maggie Hill
September 29, 2009
I was Mrs. Schimke's mail lady before she moved to Arbor. She had such a kind and warm spirit and always gave me home made cookies for Christmas. I was able to visit her once at Arbor and I was amazed that she was as sharp as ever. My sympathy to the family for the loss of such a dear soul.
September 28, 2009
Mary Ann joins me in expressing our sympathy over the loss of this intelligent and knowledgeable women. Our stay in North Dakota during the Schimke reunion was immeasurably enhanced by Eleanor's stories at the grandparents cemetery and over many cups of coffee. May we all be remembered as fondly as we remember Eleanor. Our family history is important to all of the survivors and she afforded us that missing link.
Sincerely, Tom Schimke, son of Alvin's brother, Emil
Julie Laube
September 28, 2009
My Grandma was a very comforting part of my life. She taught me about & discussed with me the Lord Jesus. For that I will always be thankful to her. When Gram was still in Harvey I spent a lot of time at her house. I would play kid's 78 records on their radio/record player for hours. I asked her once how she could stand hearing Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater, The Emperor's New Clothes & more for hours. Gram said, "That it kept me busy & out of her way so she could get something done." I'll miss her squeaky neck kisses, her cookies, her encouraging talks & her hugs. Grandma lived a very good & long life, so, I know where my Grandma is. She has waited many years to go home to see Jesus, Grandpa & her family again. I know I will be reunited them someday. "What a Glorious Day that will be!"
Julie
September 28, 2009
My Grandma was a very comforting part of my life. She taught me about & discussed with me the Lord Jesus. For that I will always be thankful to her. When Gram was still in Harvey I spent a lot of time at her house. I would play kid's 78 records on their radio/record player for hours. I asked her once how she could stand hearing Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater, The Emperor's New Clothes & more for hours. Gram said, "That it kept me busy & out of her way so she could get something done." I'll miss her squeaky neck kisses, her cookies, her encouraging talks & her hugs. Grandma lived a very good & long life, so, I know where my Grandma is. She has waited many years to go home to see Jesus, Grandpa & her family again. I know I will be reunited them someday. "What a Glorious Day that will be!"
Julie
Cheryl Adams
September 28, 2009
To the family and friends of Eleanor. I worked for Eleanor as her house-keeper some years back. She was a gracious woman. When you heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help. Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with you always.
Love: A friend of Eleanor Schimke (Schnabel) Cheryl Adams
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