Atlanta, Georgia
1939 - 2016
SCHEMMEL, Fred William (Bill) Fred William (Bill) Schemmel, 77, of Decatur passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016. Born on March 3, 1939, Bill was the son of the late Leo Benedict Schemmel and Alice Fritsch Schemmel. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Leo Benedict Schemmel, Jr.,...
Read MoreI am so sorry to have just learned of Bill's passing. He and I worked together on The old Atlanta Times and became friends for many years. Many times I have thought of him, even though we weren't in touch in recent years. My love and prayers to his family...
Sandra Alley
May 09, 2017 | Williamsburg, VA
I just heard the news. Sorry I missed his memorial service. I was 2 years behind him at Marist and was very fond of him.
Bobo Cox
April 18, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
I never knew Bill by Fred in all the past. I finally found his obit after a long search, and learned of his birth name. Reading his obit I learned many things about his writings and accomplishments. He was a true scholar in his chosen field. We send our deepest condolences to Charlotte and Mary Alice during their period of sorrow. May he rest in peace in the love of GOD.
Jim/Joan Lamping
April 04, 2016 | Addyston, OH
Fred and I were classmates at Spring Hill College (61). Peace to Fred and all his family,
Joseph C. Smith, Jr.
April 02, 2016
Charlotte,
Peace to Bill May your memories of the good times with Bill remain strong and vivid, and give you comfort. I enjoyed much of his writing over the years, in the AJC and many other publications.
Your classmate,
John
J.M.M. Harrison
(fka John Harrison Gegan)
Hendersonville, NC
March 28, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Frances Baumgartner Thorpe
March 27, 2016 | Chipley, FL
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.
S Wilson
March 27, 2016 | Atlanta
