Warren Randolph Schmakel
Warren Randolph Schmakel, 66, passed away peacefully in Downers Grove, IL in the home that he built on April 20, 2021.
Warren Schmakel was born May 01, 1954 in Chicago, IL to his father Wilburt Schmakel and mother Norma (Siegfried) Priesmeyer, and was raised by his mother and loving step father Chris Priesmeyer.
Warren had a great work ethic and was a gifted general contractor that built his own company, W.R. Schmakel Construction. He took great pride in his accomplishments and was extremely talented in his craft. He had many personal successes, including building a wonderful home for his family. Warren above all else, was a provider to all that he held dear to him and always made sure they had what they needed, and that those he loved were taken care of, especially his grandchildren.
Warren was proceeded in death by his parents Wilburt Schmakel, Norma and Chris Priesmeyer, and grandson Jayden Schmakel. He is survived by his children Warren (Lauren), Casey (Rochelle), and Rebecca (Daniel), and grandchildren Rhiannon, Cameron, Kaden, Ethan, Ashlyn, Avalyn, and Calista, as well as his former spouse and mother of his children, Christine Golden and his siblings Otis, Russell, and William Schmakel, and Christian, Diane, and Mark Priesmeyer.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Friday, April 30th for close family and friends and a private internment on Saturday, May 1st at Mount Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst.
Warren will be laid to rest on what would have been his 67th birthday in section: Eventide Flame Feature, JB31.
Warren lived next door to me for around 40 years He was a gifted man He helped me put an addition on my house He will be missed
My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Growing up I played hockey with Warren’s 2 sons. He was a real life character with an excitement and passion of being their dad. I’ll never forget the tome we had a hockey tournament In Sheboygan WI and he brought his snowmobile. Between games he and his boys would be ripping around on that snowmobile. Every memory I have of Mr. Schmakel involved a smile on his face. He had an intensity about him but was as kind as can be. Prayers to the entire Schmakel family!
I,m sorry to hear that he past a way, he was my best friend and i will miss him, my condolence to the family
My deepest sympathies to all.
I went to summer camp with Warren and Otis in 1966. Never forgot his name and tried looking him up a few times. RIP Warren.