George R. Schomig

George R. Schomig, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

George is survived by his beloved wife, Anita Schomig (nee Baudek); children, Michael Schomig, Rhonda Schomig, Daniel (Krista) Schomig, and Keith (Michaelene) Schomig; grandchildren, Austin, Noelani, Gabriella, Charlotte, Joey, and Sebastian; siblings, James (Janet) Schomig and Jan (Lee) Henning; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Jeannette Schomig; brother, LeRoy “Butch” Schomig; sisters, Jean Lee and Joan Wever; and father and mother-in-law, Joe and Lorraine Baudek.

George was born and raised in Joliet, IL.  In 1969, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served honorably in the Vietnam War as a Sergeant in the 1st Marine Division. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was very proud of his family.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of George’s life will begin on Monday, October 15, 2018 with a Memorial Visitation at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.