Warren George Schmierbach, 86, of Coulterville, IL; born January 7, 1925 in Marissa, IL; passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL.

Mr. Schmierbach was laborer. He was a member of the Laborer’s Union. He was a United States Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Margartha Dorthea, nee Waeltz, Schmierbach. His wife Vera, nee Wilson, Schmierbach. 1 granddaughter. 1 great-grandson.

He is survived by his children – JoAnn Kempfer of Sparta, IL; Richard (Kathy) Bell of Waterloo, IL; Cleo Fitzgerald of Florida; Evett Bell of Dayton Beach, FL. 5 grandchildren – Scott (Susan) Simon of Coulterville, IL; Jodi Hormann of St. Petersburg, FL; Melissa (Chuck) Mohl of Waterloo, IL; Brian (Stephanie) Bell of Waterloo, IL; Chris Diecker. 5 great-grandchildren. 2 brothers – Robert (Lucille) Schmierbach of Marissa, IL; Milton (Blanche) Schmierbach of Marissa, IL. 3 nephews and 2 nieces.

Visitation: Friends may call at the Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 9:00am to 11:00am.

Funeral: Memorial services will be held at the Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11:00am with Rev. Gail Geisel officiating.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.