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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
David Adam
Schommer
July 4, 1935 – August 1, 2019
David Adam Schommer, age 84, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 surrounded by his family. David was born on July 4, 1935 in Stockbridge, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph and Philomena (Franzen) Schommer. He was drafted into the United States Army and served proudly until being honorably discharged. David was united in marriage on September 2, 1961 to his polka partner and love of his life "Poopsie" Audrey Zuleger in Appleton, WI. He and Audrey owned and operated Washington Resort on Shawano Lake for over 26 years. David also worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry and had his own back hoe at home named "Casey", his pride and joy. David was a jack of all trades, he could fix anything and always had the right tool for the job. He enjoyed traveling and cooking. He was well known for his delicious soups. He was a true family man who loved his family with all of his heart.
David is survived by: his wife of nearly 58 years, Audrey; his children, Bob (Chris) Schommer of DePere, Kris (Russell) Robaidek of Pulaski, Karen (Rocky) Robaidek of Bonduel, and Kathy (Gordy Sorenson) McClone of Bonduel; his grandchildren, Stephanie Koehne, Nicholas Schommer, Nathan Schommer, Brooke (Tom Tkatch) Robaidek, Beth (Josh) Przybylski, Bryce Robaidek, Dalton Robaidek, Brandon Robaidek, Preston Robaidek, Carson Robaidek, and Mandi McClone; great-grandchildren, Arabelle, Onyx, Skyler, Eviana, and Ellie Mae; and his siblings, Catherine Nadler, Marvin (Donna) Schommer, and Donald Schommer. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Joseph and Philomena and his siblings, Delphine Schommer, Francis "Fritz" Schommer, Rosemary "Rosie" Schommer, and Delores Goeser.
Funeral mass will be held for David at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with Fr. Scott Valentyn officiating. Entombment will be at Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Military Honors will be conducted by the Bonduel American Legion. Visitation will be at Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm and again at the church on Thursday from 9:30 am until the time of service.
David's family would like to extend a special thank you to Holly at ThedaCare Hospice and Shawano Health Services.
Visitation
Swedberg Wendt Funeral Home-Bonduel
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Starts at 11:00 am
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