Benjamin A. SCHILINSKI Jr.

SCHILINSKI, Jr., Benjamin A.
Born in Slovan, Pennsylvania on 13 September 1935. Passed away on 22 October 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Barbara Schilinski. He is survived by his loving wife, Melinda, of 41 years. Also survived by his son James Schilinski of Citrus Heights, John Schilinski of Montana, stepson William Nelle of Porterville, CA, and George Nelle of Mt. Shasta, CA. Survived by two brothers Adolph and John of Slovan, Pennsylvania and six sisters, Barbara of Md., Sally of Chicago, Rosalie of OK., Frances of PA; Karen of NH., and Denise of PA. As a youth he loved to fish, hunt, camp and run his trap line. He was a graduate of Union High School and played right end on the football team. After school he worked in a packing house boning out and smoking meat. He joined the Air Force in 1953 and was a Korean War veteran. He served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and was the Regional Coordinator for Northern California for the EOD Master Blasters. After his military service he was employed by the Aerojet General Corporation as a foreman operating their hazardous chemical waste disposal operation. In the evenings after work he attended American River College and graduated with a Certificate in Real Estate and an AA in Business. He was a private pilot for over 47 years and had several safety awards from the FAA and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He sold, managed, exchanged and worked as a loan officer for many years in the Sacramento area. While in retirement he worked part time for the Internal Revenue Service and the Small Business Administration. Friends welcome for visitation on Thursday, October 27 from 4 to 8pm with Rosary at 6pm and Memorial Services at 10am on Friday, October 28 at Reichert's Funeral Service, 7320 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 95610. Reception to follow at Citrus Heights Community Club House, 6921 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 95610. Condolences guestbook is available at www.reichertsfuneral.com In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Ben's name to the Salvation Army Disaster Relief.