Photo courtesy of Gilbertson Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Stanwood
Oct 5, 1940 - Nov 7, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this mourning time. Bill's laughter and humor can't be forgotten! The few times Harold got to meet him when we were in WA, he made an impression on him! I will always associate St. Bernards with him too! God bless you and take care Ann, Wayne, Ron, Renee and Dennis and your families. Love Bonnie and Harold Conway
Bonnie (Kwant) Conway
November 12, 2025 | Collegeville, PA | Friend
Uncle Bill, we will definitely miss you. We will cherish the most beautiful thing we learned from you: your love for your family. We thank God for giving us the opportunity to see you. We love you and are at peace knowing you are in a beautiful place where we will see you again one day. LOVE ❤ JENNY & CHARLIE SCHAKEL.
Jenny & Charlie Schakel
November 11, 2025 | Lake Elsinore, CA | Family
Fond memories of his surprise visits to my parents home in Friesland, and our visits to Stanwood. Always welcoming, genuine and loving life to the full. We will miss you!
Rest in peace, the work is done.
Janny and Mike Spilsbury - Schakel
November 11, 2025 | Montville, Australia | Family
Bill and the family mean the world to us. Y'all made us feel like family. We have such wonderful memories that we will cherish.
We Love Y'all so much.
Randy & Toad Walters
November 11, 2025 | STANWOOD, WA | Friend
Bill Schakel of Stanwood, Washington, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Born in Workum, Friesland, on October 5, 1940, Bill was one of nine children. He immigrated to the United States in 1961, arriving by ship and settling with his Uncle Pete, Aunt Ann, and cousins.In 1966, Bill...
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