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Marcus Schimek Obituary
unexpectedly passed on to be with the Lord on June 16th, 2013. He was born October 15, 1940 in Mobile, Alabama, graduated from McGill High School in 1958, received a bachelor degree in physics from Spring Hill College in Mobile and a master's degree in operations research from the University of Houston. While in the United States Army, Mark served in the National Intelligence Agency. He was employed with the National Space Alliance, General Electric, Lockheed, and MD Anderson Cancer Hospital. He worked as a physicist in Columbus, Ohio. Mark was retired from National Space Alliance. Mark was the president of the National Management Association and editor of the Pelican Brief newsletter. He also helped organize the STEP Community Service Organization, in memory of his son Scott, at Dobie High School with his wife, Faye. He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church for 35 years and was recently a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Faye Schimek, son Michael Schimek and his family, daughter-in-law Lisa Weksler, grandchildren, Paige Schimek and Jacob Schimek of New York City, New York; adopted son Kalpen Patel, his wife Kris, and adopted grandchildren Arjun, Zach and Aylana of High Point, North Carolina; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Cecilia and Bobby Brown of Charleston, West Virginia and special nieces and nephews, Aaron Brown, Giorgia De Paoli and Lucas De Paoli-Brown of Dundee, Scotland, Ryan Brown of Charleston, West Virginia and Richard Bowles of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. His son, Scott Allen Schimek, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Dona and Richard Bowles are waiting for him in heaven.
Visitation will be held in his remembrance on June 20, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Metcalf Funeral Home in Conroe, Texas. Funeral will be on June 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe, Texas. Final interment will be in Forest Park East in League City, Texas.
Mark adored his grandchildren, was devoted to his country and loved a challenge. Mark's favorite pastime was travel and he logged many miles to Australia, Fiji Islands, Paris, Kenya, Egypt, Scotland, Germany and many more places.
Mark enjoyed an exhilarating duck hunt, a challenging game of golf with his friends and decent hand at poker with his buddies. Mark didn't walk away from challenge, coached soccer, volunteered with community teens, helped at the local church clothing closet, and visited at the nursing home. Mark always had a word of advice or a helping hand for anyone in need. He believed in hard work and the red, white and blue. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He was surrounded by many wonderful friends and neighbors. Mark will be missed by many.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Vincent De Paul at Sacred Heart Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marcus Schimek
June 29, 2013
Mark you were a hard man to please but without question one of my best customers who I also considered a friend. Always analyzing everything I ever did, I got used to it after a while and just laughed. Thank you so much for sharing your confidence in me to all your friends. I always appreciated your ability to deal with my mood swings on a hard day. See you on the other side....
Respectfully always
Joe Murdoch
Jim Robertson
June 25, 2013
Faye,
Very sorry to hear about Marcus. We attended school together from first grade at Saint Matthew's through Spring Hill College. Although we kind of lost touch after college, it was good to see him at our high school reunions. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jim Robertson
Ted Bierzalo
June 21, 2013
I first met Mark as a newly hired supervisor in 1983 at Computer Sciences Corporation. It was my pleasure to work with and for Mark in subsequent years at Unisys until his retirement. I remember him as giving good counsel in my personal and proffesional life. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to Faye and his family.
June 20, 2013
My prayers go to you and your family. Marcus will be missed at our reunions. Ann DiPlacido MGM Class of 58
June 20, 2013
Hi Faye. I am sorry to hear what happened. Mark was one of my most prolific emailers. Not day went by that I did't receive an email from him. This the second emailer that has passed on me in the pass two months.We will have you and your family in our prayers daily.
Love the Long's. Elmer and Paula Long
Granite City, IL.62040
Joel Jason Rodriguez
June 20, 2013
My prayers go out to you, Mrs. Schimek, and your family. I still remember how approachable and friendly he was when I was in high school. He always made those around him feel safe and welcomed. Know you and your family have always been in my prayers all this time. May God bless you and your loved ones with peace and his loving embrace.
Tommy and Cindy Adams
June 20, 2013
It was an honor and a pleasure to have been able to get to know and love Mark. We will miss him...
Mary Jacobsen
June 20, 2013
Faye, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Mark's passing.
He was a "fun" guy to be around. May God comfort you and your family during this sad time.
George Gardner
June 20, 2013
Faye, Mark's old McGill classmates will dearly miss him at our reunions in Mobile that he enjoyed so much. May he rest in eternal peace.
Melvin Shelton
June 19, 2013
Faye,
I worked with Mark when he joined Computer Sciences Corp in the early 80's. He became my boss when I joined UNISYS in 1986. I was in the ODRC group many years with Mark. We had many enjoyable days hunting ducks and geese together. I will miss him greatly. My deepest condolences.
June 19, 2013
We are so sad to learn about Marcus' death. But we are very grateful for our wonderful memories of him and lovely Faye. We especially are happy we were able to visit at the recent high school reunion in Mobile in May.
You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Anne and Brett Pechuls, Roanoke, Texas
Melissa Bowen
June 19, 2013
I have lost a good friend.
Eric Wolfer
June 19, 2013
We will miss Mark. We enjoyed the time we had together, you always made work more fun. God's peace to you and your family, from your NASA family.
Patrick and Ann Pfertner
June 19, 2013
Mark was a very special person. He always had a smile when we would stop and talk to both of you. He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you at this time of your sorrow.
Peggy Mueller
June 19, 2013
Faye,
With deepest sympathy to you and the family.
-Peggy Mueller
H. J. (Jim) Brown
June 19, 2013
Faye.. Sorry to hear of the passing of Mark. I worked with Mark at USA in Clear Lake. Jim Brown, League City.
Charles & Marilyn Adams
June 19, 2013
We miss him terribly but heaven just got a lot more fun with him in it.
June 19, 2013
Faye,
I am shocked and saddened to hear about Marcus.I know from experience the difficulty of times like this and offer my condolences and support.
Please feel free to call on me for any needs you or your family may have.
I am proud to have crossed paths with such an esteemed man as Marcus.
Warren O'Rourke
June 19, 2013
Mark will be missed by many.
Dorothy Stanley
June 19, 2013
Faye....My thoughts and prayers are with you. I feel blessed to have known you and Marcus, and the times we spent together are all memorable.
Sam and Janice Stacy
June 19, 2013
Sometimes in life you find a special friend, someone who changes your life just by being part of it, someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world and for a lot of people, Mark was that friend. He certainly was the best organizer in the world and we loved listening to his stories. We feel so lucky to have known Mark, Faye, Michael and their beloved Scott. What a beautiful family. To Faye and Michael, may memories of Mark be music in your hearts and may his love and goodness always surround you. To everyone who knew and loved Mark, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark & Faye....he was always holding his beautiful wife. What a testament of love.
Suzanne Calhoun
June 19, 2013
Faye.....Jennifer and I will always have such great memories of Mark. He was always quick with a smile and a laugh! We were blessed to have you both as our neighbors for 8+ years. He will be missed by all. Know that you are loved and surrounded by friends and family who will be there to help you through this tough time. You can take comfort in knowing that when Mark opened his eyes that morning, he was in the presence of our Lord. What a glorious sight that must be! You know he is up there now, cracking jokes and keeping the Angels laughing. We love you!
Bryant Nguyen
June 19, 2013
Mark was my boss at USA company. Several co-workers including me drove to his residence after his retirement to have fun skiing on the waters there.
He will be missed.
Bryant Nguyen
Kevin Kessinger
June 19, 2013
Schimek Family,
My deepest condolences. He was good guy, a unique individual and I enjoyed working for him at USA.
~ Kevin Kessinger
Lynn AuCoin Durel
June 19, 2013
MTM '58 reunion folks remember his friendly smile and conversation. Love to you, Faye.
Cheryl Buckley
June 19, 2013
Dearest Faye, Michael, Cece, Bobby and all, we are so saddened to hear of your loss. We pray God will comfort your heart as only He can and bring peace that passes all understanding.
George Braud
June 18, 2013
Faye, I am truly sorry for your loss. Mark will be deeply missed. He was a true friend. I am thinking of you and what you and your family must be going through right now. Please accept my condolences.
June 18, 2013
Our deepest condolences. Colin and Charlotte stead
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