September 5, 1929 - October 26, 2018
Wesley Harold Schimke - kind, patient, and generous Husband, Father, Grandpa and Great-Grandfather, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Lodi,CA on Friday-October 26, 2018 with family at his side. Believing with confidence,in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son Of God, Wes awaits the 2nd coming of Jesus, and the great resurrection promised to all who love and trust in God, our Heavenly Father.
Wes was Born at home, on the family farm September 05, 1929 in Harvey, ND. He was the 6th child of Frederick & Katie(Fuller)Schimke. Wes Leaves behind his beloved Wife of 68 years, Lyda Dell(Baumbach) Schimke and 3 daughters, Shelly(Harvey) Zinke of Spokane, WA - Candy(Russ) Breitmaier of Walla Walla, WA and Susan(Reg) Smith of Acampo, CA. Including 7 Grandchildren: Katie(Mark) Christensen of Spokane, WA - Wes(Christine) Zinke of Nipomo, CA - John(Erica) Zinke of Chowchilla and Woodbridge, CA - Jenny(Craig) Heitman of Lodi, CA - Jill(Orson) Maine of Ventura, CA - Greg(Amy) Breitmaier of Bozeman, MT and Alexis(Nick) LaRose of Couer d’ Alene, ID. Also, 15 Great-Grandchildren: Garrett, Claire, and Emma Christensen - Brett & Darren Zinke - Jack, Ty, Wyatt, and Gianna Zinke - Rustyn Heitman - Madeleine and Maximus Maine - Wallace Breitmaier - Grayson and Lillian LaRose. Including many dear nephews, nieces, and friends. Wes was preceded in death by his Parents, Frederick and Katie(Fuller) Schimke, his parent-in-laws, Valentine and Mabel(Johnson) Baumbach, His Brothers - Robert, Gilbert, Jim, and Glen Schimke, also Sisters - Lorene Baker, Ruth Schmidt, and Alpha Connors.
As a young lad, Wes left Harvey, ND with his family, residing a few years in Walla Walla, WA until the family decided to follow many Schimke and Fuller relatives to Lodi, CA. He attended both Lincoln Elementary School & Lodi SDA Elementary School, graduating from Lodi High School in 1948 lettering in 11 out of 12 possible Sports. He continued his education at Delta Jr. College in Stockton, CA. Wes Schimke started his career working for San Joaquin Co. just a few years before starting a long career with CAL-Trans for over 45 years with the engineering/surveyor departments.
Both Wes and Lyda enjoyed many years of travel together around the world, and annual excursions to the Hawaiian Islands. They built together their dream retirement Cabin in Pioneer, CA where many family gatherings were celebrated.
Wes is a member of the Lodi Fairmont SDA Church, having served thru the years as Deacon, Church Board member, Building Commitee, Pathfinder Club. and Lodi Academy Youth activities. He coached and refereed numerous Lodi City League baseball, basketball and volleyball games too. He was a member of the CA Natl.Guard locally during the 1950's with the Artillery Unit and Medic responsibilities.
In Lieu of flowers, in Memoriam, donations may be gifted: ADRA International, Lodi Academy Worthy Student Fund, Maranatha Missions, Veterans’ Assoc., Hospice(Vitas Healthcare) and Salvation Army-Lodi.
SERVICES:
Services will be graveside under the auspices of Cherokee Memorial Park, on November 10, 2018 Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm.
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