Warren Ronald Schimmel

October 18, 1934 - March 12, 2020

Mr. Warren Schimmel, 85, husband of Florence Schimmel, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Conway Medical Center. Born October 18, 1934 in Perth Amboy, NJ, Mr. Schimmel was the son of the late Arthur and Dagmar Schimmel. He was a graduate of Rutgers University, where he earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he earned his master's degree, also in Mechanical Engineering. Following a lifelong career in this field with Phillips Medical and other companies, Mr. Schimmel retired and went on to teach mathematics in the public schools of central Connecticut. Mr. Schimmel was a devout Lutheran and served in many capacities at New Life Lutheran Church. He was a life member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and spent countless hours on his favorite hobbies, building model airplanes and electric trains. In addition to his parents, Mr. Schimmel was predeceased by his great-granddaughter, Athena, and his brothers, Ralph Schimmel, Roger Schimmel, and Owen Schimmel. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Florence Schimmel; his sons, Mark Schimmel and wife Carmen of Priddy, TX, and David Schimmel and wife Kuei-Hsiang Hsieh "Adriane" of Farr West, UT; and his grandchildren, Melody Bechler and husband Luke of Rockville, MD, Ashley Schimmel of Myrtle Beach, SC, Louis Schimmel of Priddy, TX, and Skylar Schimmel of Priddy, TX. A funeral service was held at New Life Lutheran Church in Myrtle Beach on Sunday, March 15, 2020 with Pastor Mark Schimmel presiding. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Priddy, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box B, Priddy, TX, 76870. Please sign the online guest register at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is serving the family.