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Mark Schimmel Obituary

Schimmel, Mark K. died on March 29, 2016 at the age of 77, due to the effects of Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his daughter, Gretchen K. Schimmel of Brentwood MO. He was husband to the late Joan C. Schimmel (nee Lawson); son of the late Julie (nee Kinstler) and Edward Schimmel; and brother to the late John and late Ted Schimmel. He lived near New Melle, MO for most of his later years and worked in the hotel industry his entire career. He was a big Cornhusker and Cardinal (baseball) fan his whole life. The cremation will take place at Schrader Funeral Home. Please consider a dontation to Stray Rescue of St. Louis or the American Parkinson Disease Association.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 3, 2016.

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Joy West

March 28, 2020

Mark was my mentor, he was also, a very educated person and easy to work with. I think of him, when something, or somewhere, we were working together. God bless you Mark

April 5, 2016

Prayers to the Schimmel family. Mark was a true hotelier. Everyone he touched learned so much from him. He will be missed.

April 5, 2016

Prayers and condolences to the family.
Brenda Moore
Choice Hotels

Joy West

April 4, 2016

Mark was a fine, respected gentleman. I worked under Mark's direction for several years, he will be missed.

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