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1936
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2020
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Leland Schemmer Obituary
Lee was born Feb. 29, 1936, in Femme Osage, to the late Arthur Schemmer and wife Ella, nee Rawie. He served our country in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960, stationed in Fort Lee, Va. Lee then served in the Reserves from 1960-1964.
He was married to Ruth I. Begemann April 8, 1961, in Marthasville. They spent 59 wonderful years together. Lee worked at Blair Feed & Grain for 17 years before he began farming. Early on, after venturing into the farming industry, Lee drove a school bus for Warren County R-III School District. He harvested hay, corn, beans and other crops, and also had a herd of cattle which he raised. Lee loved taking care of the cattle.
Lee was a great neighbor who would drop everything in order to help a friend. He enjoyed playing "Pinnacle" with family and friends as well. Lee was a prankster and enjoyed the many pranks he played on his unexpecting friends. He also enjoyed watching RFD TV, which is an agricultural news network.
Lee is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; one brother, Arlie Schemmer and wife Mollie; very special neighbors and friends, Syd and Ellen Fees; grandchildren, Eric and Vicky Nordwald, and Jason and Elise Orf; four great-grandchildren; goddaughter, Tracey Schmidt; close friends, Terry and Marilyn Smith; other family and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ella, and one baby sister.
A celebration of life service for Lee will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Marthasville. A service will begin at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are preferred to the Warren County Senior Center, in care of Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383.
The family is asking that everyone attending the services to abide by the CDC guidelines, by wearing a mask and honoring the 6-foot social distancing.
The family is being served by Martin Funeral Home, Marthasville.
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Norm Smallwood
September 11, 2020
Hi Ruth,
Of my fathers friends, you and Lee were always one of my favorites to visit. I still remember as a young boy visiting your home and cutting grass on your riding lawn mower or taking off for a ride on your motorcycle. I'll never forget his friendly smile and warm personality and I'm glad I had the opportunity to know both of you for most of my life. I'll miss Lee, but when I think of the two of you, it always makes me smile.
Emma and Loyd Kaullen
September 5, 2020
Ruth, I'm so sorry to hear about Lee. He had so many friends and will be missed by many. My Dad always thought so much of Lee. Our condolences to you. I'm sure he's at peace now. Take care.
Paul Preczewski
September 3, 2020
Knowing him only in my youth, Leland was one of the most generous neighbors I’ve ever had. He and Ruth were instrumental in helping my Family create and maintain an orchard in the 1980s and 1990s, especially helping out upon my Father’s early death in 1992. I have often told friends, colleagues, and now my sons how family farming in Missouri was accomplished by communities of selfless neighbors, and Leland has always been the very first example I give.
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