William J Schilling
Jaunary 8, 1925 ~ May 12, 2014
LEWISTON, PA - William H Schilling renowned father, husband, epicurean, aerospace engineer and fierce chili competitor passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014 at age 89.
He was a Navy Veteran of WWII where he served on the USS Yosemite, AD19, in the Pacific which included Ulithi, Aniwetoc, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
William was a charter member of the International Chili Society and he founded the Utah State Chili Cook off in 1987. He was a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and served as Chairman for the Utah Region, was a board member for the Utah Museum of Natural History, and he and his wife Ruth volunteered on the Navajo and Hopi Indian Reservations.
He received his degree from Penn State University in Physics. He worked as an Aerospace Engineer for the Franklin Institute, and at Ford Aeronutronics, and TRW where he retired from in 1989.
William enjoyed camping with his family and friends, but particularly with Ruth is wife of 54 years. He also loved Dutch Oven Cooking.
William is survived by his children, Bill (Vicki), Penei Aller (Dard), Peggy Schilling, Joseph Schilling, and Daniel (Julie) Schilling; 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on May 18, 2014.

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Laura Erdman Wheeler

June 8, 2014

Schilling Family,
It was a pleasure and honor to get to know Will at Emeritus. He and my mother Millie, would share an occasional glass of red wine or a regular cup of good hot coffee and swap stories. He was a remarkable man that had the ability to inspire others to the very end. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Debi Poulsen

May 20, 2014

What a great experience for me it was to care for Will and to become friends with all of you, his great family. My best to all you, you will remain in my thoughts. You are awesome people, he had every reason to be proud of you all. You came from a great Dad.
Debi Poulsen RN
Brighton Hospice

Gary Geesman

May 16, 2014

Schilling Family,
I worked at TRW in the 70s and 80s when Will was the Site Manager for TRW. I remember him for the golf tournaments that he set up between TRW and the other subcontractors, he was instrumental in having the tournament hosted at the Oakridge Country Club. Quite a treat for us to play there. He also introduced and inspired me to become an award winning Chili Cooker. The TRW cook-offs was something that my family and I always enjoyed. Our condolences to all of you.
Gary Geesman and Family

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