John was a very Christian, pious, patient, compassionate and humble man. He was thinking of becoming a priest until he met and married his sweetheart, Fran. They were soul mates and best friends for over 65 years.
The following is John's obituary which he wrote.
John Henry Schemel, 84, died at his home in Richland, Washington on the morning of November 19, 2015. He was born on August 30, 1931 in Alden, New York to parents Milton and Caroline Schemel. On June 13, 1953, he married Frances Schemel. They have lived in the Tri Cities for 39 years.
John served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War 1953-1955. He belonged to the Pasco Rifle and Pistol Club, where he held the position of secretary for 30 years and belonged to ASTM. He enjoyed 4 position .22 rifle target shooting, building furniture and cruising the world on HAL (Holland American Line). John was a member of the Catholic faith. Before retiring, John worked as an engineer for Sandvik Special Metals.
John is survived by his wife, Frances; children, John Henry (Debbie) Schemel, Jr., Robert (Chris) Schemel, James (Brenda) Schemel and Mary (Mike) Wilbricht; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kristine, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Daenon, Hayden, Lucas and Matthew; brother, Dr. William (Jeanne) Schemel. He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Helen and Richard; grandson, John Henry III.
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I am following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to live, to work, or play,
Tasks undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy,
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow.
I wish for you a great tomorrow.
My life's been full; I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; He set me free.
John was inurned in St. John's Cemetery August 31, 2016. The Summer of 2016 in Western New York was very dry. The conditions were drought like. On the day John was buried, it poured all morning. Everyone was huddled around John with umbrellas getting soaked. But we were all smiles because John loved the rain.
Rest in Sweet Peace.
The following is John's obituary which he wrote.
John Henry Schemel, 84, died at his home in Richland, Washington on the morning of November 19, 2015. He was born on August 30, 1931 in Alden, New York to parents Milton and Caroline Schemel. On June 13, 1953, he married Frances Schemel. They have lived in the Tri Cities for 39 years.
John served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War 1953-1955. He belonged to the Pasco Rifle and Pistol Club, where he held the position of secretary for 30 years and belonged to ASTM. He enjoyed 4 position .22 rifle target shooting, building furniture and cruising the world on HAL (Holland American Line). John was a member of the Catholic faith. Before retiring, John worked as an engineer for Sandvik Special Metals.
John is survived by his wife, Frances; children, John Henry (Debbie) Schemel, Jr., Robert (Chris) Schemel, James (Brenda) Schemel and Mary (Mike) Wilbricht; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kristine, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Daenon, Hayden, Lucas and Matthew; brother, Dr. William (Jeanne) Schemel. He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Helen and Richard; grandson, John Henry III.
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I am following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to live, to work, or play,
Tasks undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy,
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow.
I wish for you a great tomorrow.
My life's been full; I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; He set me free.
John was inurned in St. John's Cemetery August 31, 2016. The Summer of 2016 in Western New York was very dry. The conditions were drought like. On the day John was buried, it poured all morning. Everyone was huddled around John with umbrellas getting soaked. But we were all smiles because John loved the rain.
Rest in Sweet Peace.
John was a very Christian, pious, patient, compassionate and humble man. He was thinking of becoming a priest until he met and married his sweetheart, Fran. They were soul mates and best friends for over 65 years.
The following is John's obituary which he wrote.
John Henry Schemel, 84, died at his home in Richland, Washington on the morning of November 19, 2015. He was born on August 30, 1931 in Alden, New York to parents Milton and Caroline Schemel. On June 13, 1953, he married Frances Schemel. They have lived in the Tri Cities for 39 years.
John served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War 1953-1955. He belonged to the Pasco Rifle and Pistol Club, where he held the position of secretary for 30 years and belonged to ASTM. He enjoyed 4 position .22 rifle target shooting, building furniture and cruising the world on HAL (Holland American Line). John was a member of the Catholic faith. Before retiring, John worked as an engineer for Sandvik Special Metals.
John is survived by his wife, Frances; children, John Henry (Debbie) Schemel, Jr., Robert (Chris) Schemel, James (Brenda) Schemel and Mary (Mike) Wilbricht; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kristine, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Daenon, Hayden, Lucas and Matthew; brother, Dr. William (Jeanne) Schemel. He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Helen and Richard; grandson, John Henry III.
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I am following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to live, to work, or play,
Tasks undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy,
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow.
I wish for you a great tomorrow.
My life's been full; I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; He set me free.
John was inurned in St. John's Cemetery August 31, 2016. The Summer of 2016 in Western New York was very dry. The conditions were drought like. On the day John was buried, it poured all morning. Everyone was huddled around John with umbrellas getting soaked. But we were all smiles because John loved the rain.
Rest in Sweet Peace.
The following is John's obituary which he wrote.
John Henry Schemel, 84, died at his home in Richland, Washington on the morning of November 19, 2015. He was born on August 30, 1931 in Alden, New York to parents Milton and Caroline Schemel. On June 13, 1953, he married Frances Schemel. They have lived in the Tri Cities for 39 years.
John served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War 1953-1955. He belonged to the Pasco Rifle and Pistol Club, where he held the position of secretary for 30 years and belonged to ASTM. He enjoyed 4 position .22 rifle target shooting, building furniture and cruising the world on HAL (Holland American Line). John was a member of the Catholic faith. Before retiring, John worked as an engineer for Sandvik Special Metals.
John is survived by his wife, Frances; children, John Henry (Debbie) Schemel, Jr., Robert (Chris) Schemel, James (Brenda) Schemel and Mary (Mike) Wilbricht; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kristine, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Daenon, Hayden, Lucas and Matthew; brother, Dr. William (Jeanne) Schemel. He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Helen and Richard; grandson, John Henry III.
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I am following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to live, to work, or play,
Tasks undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy,
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow.
I wish for you a great tomorrow.
My life's been full; I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; He set me free.
John was inurned in St. John's Cemetery August 31, 2016. The Summer of 2016 in Western New York was very dry. The conditions were drought like. On the day John was buried, it poured all morning. Everyone was huddled around John with umbrellas getting soaked. But we were all smiles because John loved the rain.
Rest in Sweet Peace.
