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1941
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2011
Alan Schimmelman Obituary
He was born April 11, 1941, in Cleveland and had lived in Eastlake for the past 40 years.
He was a U.S. National Guard veteran, member of Chagrin Lagoons Yacht Club, Lake County Farmers Conservation Club, and was an avid fisherman, hunter and boater. His priority was his family and he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Schimmelman retired in 2007, from Penske Logistics in Beachwood, after 40 years of service.
Survivors are his wife of 44 years, Susan E. Schimmelman (Morgan); children, Kimberly (Scott Heffley), Craig and Kristen (Jeff Clarke); grandchildren, Matthew, Cory, Jessica, Heather, Alex, Amanda, Nicholas and Killian; sister, Janet (Harry) Bargdill; and sister-in-law, Gwenne (Phil) Stanos.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Elvira Schimmelman; and parents-in-law, Regis and Charlotte Morgan.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Justin Martyr Church, 35781 Stevens Blvd., Eastlake. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
www.monreal.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Schimmelman
May 30, 2011
Dear Sue and family Margie and I are very sorry for your lose.I am glad I got to take Al fishing a few days before his passing. Good luck and keep in touch.
Jim & Margie Hoffman
Suzanne Adamic
May 27, 2011
Dear Sue,
I am so sorry to find out that Al passed away last week (I just saw his notice right now). My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I know he will be missed by many and sorry I didn't hear about it so I could offer my condolences in person. I pray for all of you during this most difficult time.
Mary Merritt
May 25, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nicole Laski (Zaller)
May 25, 2011
Kristin and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you during this difficult time. All my love and prayers.
May 25, 2011
Dear Sue, Kim, Craig and Kristen:
Our deepest sympathies go out to each of you. I have many fond memories of Al as a neighbor, co-worker and most recently his 70th surprise birthday party. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken & Carol Willert
Paula Sprinzl
May 24, 2011
Dear Sue and Family-
So sorry to learn of Al's passing. Tom and I always enjoyed Al as he always had a smile and great wit. We have fond memories of him and your family at CLYC. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Paula and Tom Sprinzl
Mary Pat Zganjer
May 24, 2011
Dear Sue and Family. I can't tell you how sad I feel right now. Remember the great memories of Al. I will especially cherish spending Al's 70th birthday with all of you. My deepest sympathy to you.
Joan Bruening
May 24, 2011
It is never easy to say goodbye. But you must remember that now he is with you always, in a special way. You can talk to him any time you want to; sometimes he will answer with special signs.
kelly mcelroy
May 23, 2011
Kristen and family....i am so sorry for ur loss. i'm so sad for u all. he was one of the coolest dads of our group of friends. he is such a huge part of the memories we created from high school and beyond. my many prayers go out to u and ur family at this time.
May 23, 2011
Sorry For Your Loss, My Son Dale Will Greatly Miss His Steel Head Fishing Buddy .Rest In Peace And Calm Waters For You My Friend
Tom Serafin
May 23, 2011
Dear Sue and family, Thank you for sharing Al's last birthday with us. I will always have fond memories of the times I had to spend with him. My deepest sympathies go out to you.
Tom Serafin
May 23, 2011
It is so hard to believe and difficult to accept that I have lost a dear friend and long time co-worker...... May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Howard Zhao
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