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Eric Schimmel Obituary

Eric Peter Schimmel born to Ruth Kessler Schimmel and Herbert D. Schimmel, on September 25th, 1951 – passed in his sleep due to illness on October 28th, 2008. Brother to Kurt F. Schimmel and Susan J. Goldstein. Loving husband to wife, Karen; generous, kind and caring father to son, Allen; daughters, Ashley, Terra, Jennifer and Lyndsay; grandfather to Kyleah and Juliana. He loved to cook for his family and nourished us all with the food he prepared and words of encouragement. Eric was an avid collector of music and all things beautiful. Eric got his degree from the University of Miami, was a board member of the Old Pueblo Foundation, and retired from The La Frontera Center, Inc. where he was an intake coordinator for many years. He changed the lives of everyone he touched, and touched the lives of everyone he changed. Eric dedicated a large portion of his life to helping others, and will be missed by many. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 3rd, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85712.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Eric Schimmel

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36 Entries

Dennis Menard

October 27, 2024

I was going to write that I still often think fondly and with a smile of my partner in enlightened mayhem from the U of M days... and then I saw that photo of him at the end of the obituary, and knew someone else knew him that way too. Miss you brother Eric... thank you for the ride!

TanMan

September 25, 2024

Brother- I hear the laughter and your voice, forever, but overall,
the silence is deafening. Missed on your 73rd birthday.

Sara Turner

April 15, 2024

I asked my dad to say hi and give you my love, but I'll say it here while I'm thinking about it. I still think about and miss you. We still talked about you, even if it was just little things reminding us of you. Often very literally things. You loved a gift. Sometimes it was just reminiscing about that nightmarish cockroach swarm. I wish we spent more time together when I was older and could talk to you more. Despite that I still remember your voice better than I think I should? I don't know. You were family. I love you.

Dennis Menard

October 26, 2023

My collegial brother Eric, partner in crime, instigator and inspiration, teacher and compadre.... all these years later (2023), and I still got the blues for you.
You darned rascal!
Thanks for the love you shared.

Dennis Menard

October 31, 2021

Eric was literate in so many of the arts, that to this day I miss someone who can get my inside jokes.
HIs keen intelligence and sense of humor, and his kind and loving spirit were what brought him close to us.
I still miss that mischievous rascal.

Josh

October 27, 2021

Keep soaring the ether, brother...

KURT SCHIMMEL

September 25, 2021

Happy 70th birthday, big brother, never forgotten!

TanMan

September 25, 2018

Happy Birthday Big Brother. Today is your 67th birthday. I say "is" because even though you have been gone 10 years, you have never left me. I can still feel the love and warmth in which you enveloped your family and friends. I can still hear your unmistakable voice,laugh and sardonic
humor. I can still see your long hair,
and the Fabio good lucks, (you always were the best looking one in the family). Yes, you are, and always will be "with me", but oh, how I do miss those 90 minute telephone conversations! R.I.P. Big Brother-

When shall die, take him and cut
him out in little stars. And he
shall make the face of heaven so
fine that all the world will be in
love with night and pay no worship
to the garish sun.... Shakespeare

Dave and Jodi Parsons

July 3, 2011

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.....We shall see you on the other side you rascally varmint you..We loved you and we miss you old friend. You were so fun.... Back in the days when we were young... Dave-Jodi

Dennis Menard

January 17, 2011

Eric and I roomed together in our days at U of M, reviewed concerts and produced show with the Student Entertainment Committee. He was a dear brother, a brilliant fellow....it is a world less bright for his passing.

Josh Sills

June 28, 2009

Miami and New York is greatly saddened and stunned to just now, 8 months later, hear of your passing... I guess this is why I haven't heard from you... my deepest condolences to his family... I guess I'm the only one left with a ponytail... Peace, Brother...

Chari Harrolle

November 18, 2008

Well, I don't really know where to start, actually I already posted this entry days ago but my computer told me that it had not gone through. So maybe that is some kind of sign or something? Anyway, Eric was my brother in law. We had alot of fun with that right after he and Karen got married, I would say Hey (Brother in Law) and he would say Hey (Sister in Law) I remember the first time I saw Eric, I unfortuneately was in a very bad place for driving when i should have stayed home! So I got called out for a visiter, my P. O. they said, funny I thought, since I didn't have a P.O. , but i went anyway of course.So I walk into this little room and I saw this guy with a long pony-tail and tatoos all over him. Didn't look like any P.O. I had ever seen. When I sat down he said, (Karen sent me). It took me a minute to figure out that Eric had posed as my P.O. so that he could come and check on me for my sister. It was great and I loved him instantly!! As the years passed i saw him help so many people, professionally and personally. But the best thing of all was that my sister had fallen in love with such a positive and caring person and that she was finally happy. All you had to do was just remark or insinuate that you liked something or heavon forbid, that you collected anything and he was on it! He almost single handedly compiled the most awsome Star-Wars collection for me that any one has ever seen. He would find me the most mind boggleing things and then he would surpass it somehow! He was the same way with my husbands Yankee collection or my bottle collection or anything he thought you might like. He was an avid collecter as many know. He was one of the most articulate and caring men I have ever known. He will be missed tremendlessly but as our collections live on, so will he. Eric, in Yoda's wise words. At peace i hope you are. Forgotton you will be not. Sister, words we need not, Love we have and here for you I am! Happy again I hope you will be. Chari

Jeannie Sierras

November 18, 2008

Karen, Terra, Allen and Ashley: our deepest sympathies to you in your time of loss. Eric was a kind, good hearted man who was loving and caring for his entire family and circle of friends. He will be greatly missed.

Gene and Jeannie

Danielle Reyes

November 7, 2008

Eric Schimmel you were a very cool person to me when i would come over and visit. You were always kind and always had something to talk about. have fun up there i know you will.

Ashley True

November 7, 2008

eric, i accepted you in my life a long time ago as my step father, you treated me as one of your own, i know you are in heaven smiling down on me. Can you do me a favor and tell my daddy that i love him and miss him dearly. i hope you guys are having fun up there. i miss you both tremendously. i dont want you to worry about mom, i can take care of her i promise. i love you so much and im deeply sorry our relationship had to end this way but, one day we will meet again i hope its what i imagined up there. I LOVE U! You will be greatly missed by many.

Andrew Hall

November 7, 2008

thank you... have fun up there :)

Terra Moose

November 7, 2008

Eric, you have been my hero since the day I met you. All these years I have loved you as a father. You widened my horizons in so many ways. I will have you in my heart always. I will never forget what you have done for us all, and I will continue to make you proud of me! I was lucky to have known such a great man. A man rich with life and laughter, knowledge and compassion. I love you Eric, I always will! a void is in all our hearts without you there to fill it up.

susan goldstein

November 5, 2008

You did so much for so many people Eric. Your gentle ways and honest yet non-judgemental personality made everyone around you feel special and loved. I will miss your smiling face and our turtle conversations! Lil Dude rocks! I love you Eric! your Lil' sis' Sue

Nancy McClusky

November 4, 2008

Eric,
You did so much for me and I really hope that you knew how much I did appreciate it. Its funny how God always takes the people that should not have to go so soon, and you were definately taken way to soon. I do know your wife Karen loved you so much and that had to be something special to take with you wherever you are now. You made a difference in just about everybodies life you came across and not too many people can do that. I am just happy that your last years of living was with someone who you loved more than anything and was loved back the same. You will be missed very much and never forgotton.

JK Kunze

November 3, 2008

Eric, I have been enriched by your teaching and living example at CDV; I am blessed to have known and learned from you. My prayers go out to all who are affected by your life and passing. Thank you for all you have done for me and everyone you touched in CDV.

Ashley Hanshaw

November 3, 2008

Eric, I am so sad that you are no longer with us. I really wish I would have been able to see more of you these past three years. As a little girl I always thought you were the coolest guy:) I loved going to your house and seeing your collection of music memorabilia, I have a collection of my own now and I think you had a hand in that:) What I will remember most about you is how gentle and loving your were. You radiated love! My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Eric's family.

Gerrie Durkin

November 3, 2008

Eric, you will be missed. When I think of you I see a smiling face and I hear you speaking words of wisdom.
I send my love to all of Eric's family and will keep you all in my prayers.
Rest in peace my fiend and keep an eye on us mortals!
Gerrie D.
Tucson, Arizona

Eugene Evans

November 3, 2008

Eric: I met you and worked with you at the Tucson Job Corps. Your caring and love for the students was so apparent - and so much appreciated by them - and me. What a wonderful man you were - I know your family and friends will miss you so -- and so will all those you helped. Dr. E

Diana Moose

November 3, 2008

Eric, I don't know how to thank you for all that you have done for my family. I guess I should have told you that before now eh. I don't know what my little sister and her girls are going to do without you. At some point just about everyone in my family has benefited from your kind heart. I'll do my best to look out for your girls, but you leave some big shoes to fill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and them now, and always. Love, Diana

Nick Jones

November 2, 2008

Eric: To my friend of many years; You shall be missed, not only by family and friends, but the many people you served in recovery.

I will miss you very much. You had a kind spirit, every day helping those in need, and willing to do whatever to ease the pain. Thank you.

jenn acevedo

November 2, 2008

Eric,
I was so sad to hear that you are no longer physically with us. I am so sorry that i have not been in touch with you over the past 2 years. I think you know how thankful & grateful i am that you came into my life back in 1999. I will proudly wear your shirts that you gave me & constantly think of you and the kindness that you extended and the ear that you lended to me during hard times and through my recovery. Remember: THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS..........peace my friend

Marta Schimmel

November 2, 2008

Eric,
You are the most caring, loving, kind hearted man I know. You Adored all your children and grandchildren. They gave you so much joy and happiness in your life. You will always be loved and missed Eric, Dad, and most of all "PAPU" to your four grandchildren. Kyleah, Juliana, Candace, and Tason. Our Hearts are with you. Rest in Peace Papu!

Jeffrey Gould

November 2, 2008

You gave me hope when I was hopeless and helped me get back on my feet when I had fallen, repeatedly. Being you, you allowed and helped me become me. Thank you for showing me a better way to live and love again.

Karen Schimmel

November 2, 2008

Eric my best friend, my love, my husband, the half that made me complete, will I ever be able to sleep again without you there? I know I should be grateful for almost 10 years with you but the pain is so much I can't see past it. I don't want to see a future without you in it. Your complete love and tenderness showed me so many things over all these years. You were always there,not only me but for the many children who came to think of you as a father... No matter what came our way we made it through it together. I will take care of all those you loved and I will help them through this . You are missed so very much honey and will be loved forever.
Your incomplete wife Karen

Belle Pitre

November 1, 2008

Eric, you will be greatly missed. I really enjoyed our morning staff meetings at Casa de Vida. Your wonderful sense of humor made the meetings a great way to start the day. You will forever be in my prayers.

Margaret Knight

November 1, 2008

Oh, Eric, I am heartbroken to have come across this notice. It's been a couple of years since we spoke, but you were frequently in my thoughts. I am sad to have not reached out before now.
I remember you first in 1986, when you were photographing Stab after John came on to play sax. You and Bill and I were ripping and running on our own crazy paths, but your humor and energy were infectious even then. Imagine our delight when we you walked into a meeting we were at a couple of years later! All of us had survived and now we were forging new paths.
I used to roll my eyes when "the Butt Brothers" would convene to razz each other and hash over vehicles (Beetles, Cadillacs, & Harleys), rock 'n roll (60's and 70's right through any hard-edged, bluesy new stuff), and really bad horror movies (Killer Clowns From Outer Space, anyone?) Always, you maintained your funny, irreverent exterior over your tender, sweet interior, with a wide ribbon of smarts, wit, and loyalty running throughout. Eric, you lived life with all of your heart!
I picture you now, wandering the pathways of God's Infinite Love, meeting up with Bill and Cliff while all of the beloved dogs and other critters that went before you guys gambol around. You all are seeking out the next great meal, the next good cup of coffee, the next amazing band, the next sweet ride, the next important project. All the while, you're all bickering over every aspect of any of these. You're cracking wise, flirting with abandon, looking for friends and family you haven't crossed paths with yet, watching out for stray people and beasties you can rescue, annoying the angels, and pausing to remind those of us left here that you're not all that far away and your love is ever with us.
I will truly miss you, Eric. Via con Dios, my friend!
To Eric's family and loved ones - I'm so sad for the loss you are enduring. The hole he has left is not refillable, but I hope your memories of Eric and the knowledge of how loved you were by him - and how loved by you he knew he was - will sustain you and soften the edges over time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori Fredona

November 1, 2008

Eric, you were much too young to leave now, so many things left to do! May your family have peace, God's Blessings and the memories of the Good times. You will be missed by many. Lori

Uncle & Caroline Schimmel

November 1, 2008

Two deaths in two years--two too many. Our warmest wishes to Eric's grieving family, and hopes they keep alive his and his father's sardonic wit and ready smiles.

Cliff Green

November 1, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathy for his children. I knew Eric from the late 80's when he helped hire and promote bands for local Tucson bars and clubs. He was always fair and a real joy to work with as he could always be trusted and so loved the music. He was a good man and will be missed by many. Thanks Eric.

Debbie Salomone

November 1, 2008

I first met Eric 20 or more years ago. He was a cocky guy armed with a camera and talking about his connections with the music industry. Over time, he started to let his gentle spirit and warm heart show. Eric, you will be missed by all who know you! Love to you.

Phyllis and John Seeger

November 1, 2008

We will miss Eric, as will many others. He was so loving, smart, funny and most of all giving. Eric helped many, many people. We celebrate you Eric. We love you and our sympathies to Eric's entire family.

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