It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Walter Gehl Schimke of Harvard, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on February 6, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Walter Gehl Schimke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Walter Emil and Loretta Schimke (Domke); his wife Helen Baldwin of Harvard; his sons, Walter Schimke (Kelly) of Medford, OR and Erik Schimke of Frankfurt, IL; his niece Luanna Grimes (Rick); his stepchildren, Robert Hays (Terri), Carla O'Neill (Mike) and Pam Matteson (Steve); and his former life partner Delores. He was also cherished by 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 6 step-grandchildren and 9 step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home