The Rev. James D. Schimmel 1940-2022

He was born Aug. 24, 1940, to Elbert and Glenna Whitney Schimmel in Zanesville; and the stories of his family’s love shaped him to the end.

Jim was an excellent pastor, preacher and servant leader for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for more than 60 years. He was a proud graduate of Bethany College and Yale Divinity School, as well as a student of life — even in embracing death and the next life as the best adventure yet.

His life gave witness in everything he did and said — to the love and joy of God for all people. All who knew him were blessed.

Jim was proudly married to Sue Schimmel for 59 years and they had two daughters, Heather (Michael Doerr) and Brenda (Toby Underdown); four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren he absolutely adored.

His brother, Robert Eugene Schimmel, survives; his sister, Janet Ann and brother, Jeffrey Lynn, predeceased him.

The family invites family and friends to gather in celebration beginning at noon for visitation and celebration of life at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022, at Warren Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Come dressed for a party. Please no flowers.

Contributions can go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Christian Church in Ohio; or go out to dinner with your family and laugh and love each other.

Cremation services have been entrusted to the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

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