Randy Ray Schimmel

Funeral services for Randy Ray Schimmel, 52, Lawrence, KS will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October, 8, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died Tuesday, October 1, 2013.

He was born on May 6, 1961 in Lawrence, KS the son of Raymond Charles Schimmel and Mary Lois (Anderson) Galyardt.

He was a 1980 graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School. He worked as an EO Specialist for the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Survivors include two daughters, Katie Schimmel, Lawrence, KS and Miranda Schimmel, Florida; two sisters, Rose Schimmel, Lawrence, Rhonda Miller and husband, Russ, Topeka; two brothers, Ralph, Lawrence, Dary Meyer, San Diego, CA; grandson, Nicolas Glynos; and step-mother, Mary Schimmel, Eudora. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, October, 7, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Randy Schimmel Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Mortuary.

16 Condolences

  1. Jimmye DiGirlamo on October 2, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    I didn’t know Randy well, just met him a year ago. What a kind and sweet man. Prayers to his family and friends.



  2. Anonymous on October 2, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Randy was a great person I knew him most of my life, he will be missed by all, praying for his family, love to them all

    Jeannie Hansen



  3. John Ellis on October 2, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    I have numerous fond memories of Randy. He was a friend of a friend at first but then became my friend as well. He was a kind soul with a big heart, a great laugh and wonderful sense of humor (if not a bit twisted). He adored being a Grandpa, always sharing the latest pictures of his grandson on his iphone.

    My prayers and thoughts to his family and friends during this time. He will be sorely missed by those who knew him.



  4. Anonymous on October 2, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    Randy what a terrific guy. Will miss him so much. He was a great true friend to everyone he knew. Love you Randy, RIP.



  5. Mike&Diane Leming on October 2, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Randy , was a fun nice guy, and glad to know!His life was too short, but god must needed him more. Rest in peace,old friend,will see you again! thoughts and prayers to family.



  6. Brandi McNish on October 2, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    I only knew Randy from the doctor’s office. He was always so kind. My thoughts and prayers to the family.



  7. Anonymous on October 3, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Goodbye my friend. You will be missed, such a nice caring man.



  8. Bill Moorhead on October 3, 2013 at 8:20 am

    The Moorhead family (who knew the Schimmels at Immanuel long ago) sends their condolences. Blessings.



  9. Connie Spears Morgan on October 3, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    My heart felt sympathy’s to you Katie & Nicolas & also to Randy’s family. I’m sorry you have to go through this. Your Dad was a good man and a great Grandfather. He loved his Nick. If you need anything, I’m here.



  10. David & Brenda Proper on October 3, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Our condolences to all the Schimmel family, we’re very sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Randy we’re all going to miss you.



  11. Tony Phillips on October 4, 2013 at 6:00 am

    My condolences to all the Schimmel family, I am very sorry for your loss. I may not have known Randy personally, but losing a fellow Kansas Highway worker is like losing a brother. Rest in peace buddy.



  12. Wendy Martinez on October 4, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    Randy and I used to be brother and sister in law he was a good man my sons and his daughters are cousins I will pray for the family. Randy will be missed by everyone who knew him.



  13. Deann Inloes Bartell on October 5, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    We were so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Even though we hadn’t seen him for years, we have fond memories of him and his family. We will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers.
    Deann Inloes Bartell and Shari Inloes West



  14. Paul Shirey on October 6, 2013 at 8:02 am

    I met Randy about 20 yrs. ago and when we both found out we were fellow highway worker’s a bond was formed. When we would run into each other both of us always had a story to tell rather it be KDOT or KTA and have a good laugh . Gonna miss ya brother ! R.I.P.



  15. Cyndi Guerra on October 6, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Uncle Randy you are gone from us all to soon. I will miss you dearly! My prayers are with your family.



  16. Cristina Smith-Johnson on October 8, 2013 at 10:33 am

    I knew Randy best as a little girl. Some of my earliest memories was of running back forth from Uncle Dennis and Aunt Kim’s to Aunt Teresa and Uncle Randy’s. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends that will miss him dearly.



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