Marilyn Schimmel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marilyn Schimmel of Watertown, South Dakota, who passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Marilyn may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Justus Westby and Olive Westby (Mathre); and her husband Harold Schimmel. She is survived by: her children, Linette Hemmer of Rapid City, Douglas Schimmel (Holly) of Watertown, Bruce Schimmel (Maurene) of Ankeny, IA, Ronald Schimmel (Peggy) of Watertown and Lori Mills (Steven) of Watertown; and her siblings, Shirley Torguson of Aberdeen, Darrell Westby of Mechanicsburg, PA and Dale Westby (Dee) of St Charles, MO.. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren.
