ROCHELLE — George W. Schmidt, 93, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Manor Court in Rochelle, IL. George was born on June 23, 1931 to George and Louise Schmidt in Chicago, IL.

In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his first wife Jean, second wife Judy, sister, Louise Andreas and his grandson, Bryan Campbell.

George is survived by his five children: Greg Schmidt, Gayle Campbell, Geri Schmidt, Glenn Schmidt and Gary (Holly) Schmidt; grandchildren: Brett Campbell, Brooke Schmidt, Joey Johanning, Greg and Matt Schmidt, Kevin, Shannon and Allison Schmidt, four step grandchildren including Stevie and Ashley Carter, and nine great grandchildren.

George served in the Naval Air Reserve for eight years. After his marriage to Jean, he built his home and moved his family to Addison, IL in 1959 to raise his children there. Employed by Blinderman Construction for a major portion of his adult life, he retired and moved to Rochelle, IL when he purchased Chelle-Crest Family Bowl, which was a life-long dream of his.

Celebration of Life will be held at Harvest Baptist Church, 241 Scott Ave, Rochelle, IL on Saturday, September 7, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Family requests no donations be made.  Cremation care has been provided by the Unger-Horner Funeral Home.  Visit www.ungerhorner,com to sign the online guest book.