Gerald Michael Schimmel

Shawnee resident, Gerald Michael Schimmel, 74, died Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016, in the chapel of Walker Funeral Service with Rocky Barrett officiating. Gerald was born April 11, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Vernon & Mildred (Peltier) Schimmel. He was a graduate of Shawnee High School. He served in the United States Army and worked as a carpenter. Gerald enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends & family, and was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers: James, Robert & Richard Schimmel, and sisters: Mildred Ann Henry and Phyllis Treat. Survivors include a sister: Janice Degraffenreid of Tulsa; brother: Dennis Schimmel of Shawnee; 2 sons & daughters-in-law: Kevin & Tori Schimmel of Shawnee, and Eric & Amy Schimmel of Texas; grandkids: Baylee Schimmel, Kross Schimmel, Preston Schimmel and Chloe Schimmel; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.