David Vern Schirmacher
November 23, 1933 ~ December 20, 2010
Services:
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD with Rev. Mitch Watney officiating.
David Vern Schirmacher, 77, of Leonardtown, MD, died December 20, 2010 in the St. Mary’s Hospice House, Callaway, MD. Born November 23, 1933 in Oshkosh, WI, he was the son of the late Laverne F. and Vernetta Roloff Schirmacher. Mr. Schirmacher was loving husband of Joyce Ann Yager Schirmacher whom he married on May 24, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by sons; Steven V. (Sue Ann) of Derwood, MD, Scott C. of White Plains, MD and John David of Leonardtown, MD and granddaughter; Lily Maria of Leonardtown, MD. In addition to his wife, sons and granddaughter, Mr. Schirmacher is survived by his Aunt Lois Koepke of Oshkosh, WI as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Schirmacher was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Kay and siblings; Sylvia Mae and Ronald Vern Schirmacher. Mr. Schirmacher served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. He served aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal, CVA 59 on her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean. He proudly devoted his life to his faith, family and friends. He loved sport’s (especially St. Mary’s County softball and baseball), music and classic movies. A graveside service will be held on December 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD where interment will follow. Rev. Mitch Watney of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church will be the officiant. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD, 20692 and/or Hospice if St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“”Joyce, our deepest sympathy extends to you and your family,,”
“Joyce and family, sorry for your loss. Your family and mine go back many years when I lived in Redgate. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.”
“I am sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Love and Prayers to you and your family.”
“Momma Joyce, Steve, Scott & John, you have our deepest sympathy on your loss. Will keep all of you in our thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call.”
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.”
“So sorry to hear of your loss John! I’ll be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. “
“Joyce, My deepest sympathy extends to your family during this difficult time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Know that we are thinking about you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Joyce and family: We’ve knew Dave back in the softball era. He always had a sense of humor. In fact it wasn’t long ago, I ran into him at Rite Aid I think, and he was asking me about Russell. I know you will miss him. But he is finally pain free and in a better place. You and your family need to take care of each now, and will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Mary Agnes”
“Sorry sorry to hear of your loss, Steve, Scott, John & Mrs. Schrimacher. I have so many childhood memories I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time. Please know that we are here for you if you need anything.”
“Joyce: Dave and I went back a few years. I am so glad that Mary and I spent a little time with you this past week. I will always remember his last words to me “Hey, Kenny”, when it was obvious that it was a struggle for him. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Dave was very fortunate to have someone so caring and loyal yet so accepting. We will stay in touch.”
“Joyce: Dave was blessed indeed to have someone like you. Not only were you loyal and devoted to him for an extended period but you were calm and accepting of the inevitable. He is now pain free and has earned his great reward for all eternity. It is always difficult to pick up and go on – just know that we are here for you.”
“So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, we will keep the family and Dave in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Joyce, My heart goes out to you and your family with the loss of Dave. Please know that all of us at Leonardtown Elementary are here for you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to call on us. God bless you all. “
“John, Scott and Steve,Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. May God bless and help you through the tough times.”
“Joyce and Family, our sincere sympathies.”
“Joyce, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss.”
“Mrs. Schirmacher, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“Joyce and family I was sadden and shocked to read of Dave’s passing.I never met any of his family ,but I net Dave around 1959 or 1960 – he was my supervisor during the summer months as i worked at North American Van Line.We shared some stories later as he worked at Fenwick Ford. After he left the Ford operation we would see each other on rare occassions.I will always remenber him as a soft spoken gentleman and I know he will be missed by all.So sorry that I can not be there today.Try to remember Dave and all the good times you shared.”
“I was sadden to hear about the passing of Mr. Schirmacher. He will be greatly missed at our Sunday Breakfasts at the Valley Lee Firehouse. He was ALWAYS quick with his humor and funny stories. He absolutely adored his “Lily” loved to tell me stories about things she was doing and always willing to share her beautiful pictures with me. Joyce you’re in my thoughts and prayers. “
“I am so deeply sorry to here about your loss. I didn’t get to know him very well. But I do know there was a great love you had for him as a family. May God comfort you Momma Joyce, John, Steve, and Scott. Your in my deepest thoughts and prayers I am sorry I missed his services. I just found out.”
“Joyce, I am very sad to hear of your loss. May you be blessed with comfort and peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Dear Joyce and family. We first met with the beginning of the Women’s Softball League at its conseption back in the 70’s. We all enjoyed each others company and became good friends. I did enjoy seeing you in the grocery store and talking about you, your children and of course Dave. I am so sorry this painful thing has happened to you and your family, but after our conversation I sincerely feel Dave is now at his rest. If I can be any help to you, please just give me a call. God Bless you all.”
“So sorry to hear Dave was such a nice man. I always remember him talking with my dad Lester. He thought alot of Dave he always had a smile. I will keep the family in my prayers.”