Donald Schemmel Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donald Schemmel of Waupeton, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donald left this world on May 14, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Schemmel to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Anthony Schemmel and Ida Schemmel (Kremer); his parents-in-law, Nick and Marie Merfeld; his siblings, Wayne Schemmel (Millie), Jim Schemmel, Rick Schemmel (Carol), Laura Schemmel, Lois Gruel (Bob), Delrose O'Meara (Pete) and Fred Schaumburg; and his grandfather Lukas Rettenmeier.
He is survived by: his wife Diane Merfeld; his children, Rodney Schemmel (Dawn), Lisa Rettenmeier (Joe) of Dubuque and Lynette Wilwert (Dane); his grandchildren, Ashley Becker (Justin), Jacob Schemmel (Emily), Matthew Schemmel, Lukas Rettenmeier, Joshua Rettenmeier (Summer), Dustin Wilwert (Emily), Tyler Wilwert (Brianna Krum) and Addison Wilwert; his great grandchildren, Dason, Paxton, Lennox Wilwert, Bexleigh Becker and Baby Boy Rettenmeier; his siblings, Elsie Payton, Joyce Tigges, Marge Schemmel, Joe Schemmel (Diane), Tony Schemmel, Bob Schemmel (Cindy), Coralee Schaumburg and Chuck Schemmel (Sharon); his siblings-in-law, Millie Dolter (Randy), David Merfeld, Eldon Merfeld (Connie), Carol Miller, Shirley Smith, Adele Merfeld and Pat Merfeld; his caregivers, Betsy, Ryan and Jennie; his friends, Jim Osterburger, Tom Brimeyer (Balltown), Dale and Mary Doty; and his great-niece Jaelyn Grant.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
