Robert Schimek

September 1, 1922 - December 18, 2018

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Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

5214 West Luebbe Lane

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223

Saturday 12/22, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

5214 West Luebbe Lane

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223

Saturday 12/22

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, age 96. Loving Dad of Alan (Roberta) and Karen (Gregory) Whitis. Special Grandpa of Troy (Jenna), Eric, Tanya Schimek, Andrew (Kristy) and Jason (Jordan) Whitis. Loved Great Grandpa of Gavin, Avery and Everett Schimek. Preceded in death by his wife, LaVerne.

Robert flew a B-24 Liberator completing 35 bombing missions in the European Theater in WWII from 1944-1945. He was awarded the Air Medal and numerous Oak Leaf Clusters for Meritorious Service by General Doolittle. He retired as a Major in the United States Air Force. He was employed by Johnson Controls retiring after 30 years. Robert was also a Past Master of the Garfield Masonic Lodge.

Visitation will be held at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 5214 West Luebbe Lane, Milwaukee, WI on Saturday, December 22, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM.

Burial will be held privately at Wisconsin Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church.