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John Schireck Obituary

John William Schireck, 94, of Danville California, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Alamo California after a courageous battle with dementia.John was born September 19, 1929, to Marie Lawson and John Schireck in Pekin, Illinois. He joined the United States Army and honorably served in the Air Force until September 1949.John led a full life which included raising his children, sports, and operating the Outpost Restaurant and Casino in San Ramon and the Livermore Casino. He loved gambling, telling jokes and conversing with friends. John would brighten up anyone's day with his jokes. John enjoyed many sports including golf, horse racing, card playing and football.John was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by family, friends and all who knew him. John is survived by his wife, Sandra Schireck, his children Michelle Chatman and John Scott Schireck, his grandchildren Kimberly Chatman and Timothy Chatman and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his stepchildren Lisa Justice and David Whitcomb, grandchildren Kristina Fuentes, Jennifer Santos and Ellery Whitcomb and four great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his brother Tom Schireck and sisters Dolores Cooper, Judy Lenz and Shirley Robb.We will forever carry the memories and love of John Schireck in our hearts.

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Published by East Bay Times on Jan. 14, 2024.

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Dewey Dennis Hinds

June 10, 2025

John was one of a kind. He always had a smile and a joke to tell. We played golf together many times over the years. If you needed help were ready to lend you a hand. He helped me several times over the years. RIP John, you will be missed.

Mark Luciano

January 28, 2025

John lived play cards,great for the game,never found two cards didn't like

Anny

January 15, 2024

Sorry to hear. Loved working for John and the outpost..he gave me my Bartending Trade in 96 .and I am forever grateful. Love you Scott and Michelle , grateful to both of you as well. Keep in touch. Sincerely AnnyD.

Tommy Hince

January 14, 2024

Always had a good time playing cards on the dealer teaching tables. Johnny was a funny man and a good friend that told me a new joke daily to bring smiles and laughter into my life.

Mark Luciano

January 14, 2024

John was great for a Poker game ,never saw two cards he did not like.

Great game.

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Cheche

January 14, 2024

You will never be forgotten, We miss you and we love you so much John!

Shirley Prokosch

January 14, 2024

Oh the memories I carry in my heart! Wonderful man, carrying, giving and always with a joke! Not that Johnny and I didn't have our moments! As we did several times, but we always worked things out. My favorite phrase to him was....."If you would just listen".......lol.... we would laugh about it quite often. I loved his old stories of his early days in Vegas, as well as all the stories when he started the sports collecting as well. I will miss this man dearly but know he is up above in the MAIN game with Sarge, Judy, Marge, Tarq, Tony and many more! RIP Johnny you left our hearts full of beautiful memories!!

James elola

January 14, 2024

Great man, treated me like a Son. Love you Johnny

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