Obit: Schermitzler, John Michael (1945 - 2018)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Schermitzler, Babcock, Stannard, Mullaly, Schneider, Koppert
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/09/2019
Schermitzler, John Michael (26 May 1945 – 27 December 2018)
John Schermitzler, age 73, of Neillsville, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at
his residence following a short battle with cancer.
John Michael Schermitzler was born on May 26, 1945 in Kaukauna, the son of Orvis
and Carolyn (Babcock) Schermitzler. He graduated from Kaukauna High School and
then attended UW- Oshkosh and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary
Education. John then taught English and was the Forensics coach for 10 years at
Granton High School before beginning his career in Neillsville, where he taught
and coached Forensics for 25 years. During this time, he also bartended at
Fannies Supper Club and The White Horse Inn, where he loved telling jokes and
visiting with people. John also loved cooking and playing games. He was united
in marriage to Gayle Ann Stannard on July 29, 1973. John retired from teaching
in 2003. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Neillsville.
He is survived by his wife, Gayle, two daughters, Robin (Bob) Mullally of
Marshfield, and Lisa Schermitzler of Neillsville, eight grandchildren, 14 great
grandchildren, a sister, Nancy Schneider of Appleton, WI, and a brother, Bill
(Marilyn) Schermitzler of Yuma, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Bobby Schermitzler and a
brother-in-law, Ken Schneider.
A Memorial Service for John will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 5,
2018 at the United Church of Christ in Neillsville. Pastor Jacoba Koppert will
officiate. Music will be provided by Karen Mohr, organist and Joe Anderson,
soloist. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday at the United
Church of Christ.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting John’s family
with Funeral arrangements.
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