Larry Kenneth Schimmer

Larry Kenneth Schimmer, 77, of Phillips reunited with his family and friends in Heaven on Monday, May 30, 2016. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Daniel Naranjo will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Larry was born April 13, 1939 in Phillips to Emil and Irene (Schwieger) Schimmer. He grew up on the farm, graduating from Phillips High School, class of 1957. He lived in the Phillips and Marquette area his entire life and felt blessed to have lived his 77 years in Nebraska. Larry served in the Army National Guard for several years and was honorably discharged on August 31, 1963. There were ten graduating from his high school class, including Janice Gruener who became his wife and lifelong partner on February 8, 1959. Together they built a home from the lumber Larry collected after tearing down numerous buildings. Always a perfectionist, his hands were never idle and he loved the outdoors. Larry was employed by the Hamilton County Department of Roads for over 30 years, retiring in 2001. A hardworking man, he also farmed and raised cattle while working a fulltime job. Family came first with Larry, camping with Jan and his girls and later spending time with his grandchildren. Living along the Platte River was a joy for him as he watched the wildlife and worked hard on his lawn between the house and the water. He traded in his beloved horses for 4-wheelers as the winters got colder and his bones got older. He made memories with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending many sporting events, riding the 4-wheelers and looking for turkey feathers. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 57 years, Janice; three daughters, Colleen (Mike) Schmitz of Phillips, Brenda (Loy) Woerman of Northbend and Becky (Kyle) Sterner of Doniphan; sister and brother-in-law, LaDonna and Wilford Bergmark of Aurora; ten grandchildren, Heather (Dusty) Alexander, Jess Schmitz, Ashley (Cody) Prochaska, Collin, Katie and Carly Woerman, Laura Griffis, Casey Hohensee, and Trey and Cade Sterner; three great grandchildren, BraeLynn and Tatum Alexander and Gavin Prochaska; and countless friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials are suggested to family to be designated at a later date.

Larry Kenneth Schimmer

April 13, 1939 - May 30, 2016

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April 13, 1939 - May 30, 2016

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