Richard is the son of Henry Schimpf b 22 Apr 1904 and Kathryn Ernst who was the son of Georg Schimpf and Catherine KIEL. Henry moved to Sheboygan in 1926 from LaJunta Colorado. His brother Christ Schimpf was born 26 Nov 1906 and married Dolly Kaiser in Sheboygan. <http://www.sheboygan-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061222/SHE010301/612220617/1067> Barbara A. Schimpf, age 71, of 4924 S. 10th Street, Sheboygan, died at her home Thursday morning, December 21, 2006. Born in Warrens, Wisconsin, June 20, 1935, Barbara was a daughter of the late Robert O. and Anita (Bassuener) Snippen. She attended public grade school in Plymouth, and was a graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School. Barbara then attended and graduated from Sheboygan Teachers College (Normal School), receiving elementary teacher certification. Prior to getting married and raising her own children, Barbara taught students in the local public school systems. On November 2, 1957, Barbara was united in marriage to Richard D. Schimpf at Faith Methodist Church in Sheboygan Falls. For over thirty years, Barbara was employed by the Sheboygan Area School District as a teachers aide. She worked initially at Jackson Elementary School, and then she worked at the Early Learning Center from the very first day that it opened until her retirement. Barbara had a great love for children, which was evident at home, at the schools, at church, and in the community. Barbara was an active member of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Sheboygan where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, assisted with the cooking and serving of meals, and was a member and long time secretary for the United Methodist Women. When her sons were involved with the Cub Scouts, Barbara had been a Den Mother. She also had served as co-chairperson for the Singing Valentines fundraising events with the Hometown Harmony Tradition Barbershop Chorus. Barbara loved to cook and bake, and was especially fond of making specialty cakes for her family, friends, and for church functions. She also enjoyed flower gardening, bird watching and feeding, playing bingo, listening to music, and square dancing. Barbara is survived by her husband, Richard; four sons, David (Patti) Schimpf of Fond du Lac, Robert (fiancé Sylvia) Schimpf of Omaha, Nebraska, Thomas (Leslea Skaggs) Schimpf of Sheboygan, and Andrew (Tamie) Schimpf of De Pere; a daughter, Michelle (David) Ruppel of Sheboygan; a sister, Karen (Richard) Gottsacker of Sheboygan; and eight grandchildren, Rebecca Schimpf, Mark Schimpf, Christian Schimpf, Jonah Schimpf, Stacie Skaggs, Eric Ruppel, Alexander Ruppel, and Elizabeth Schimpf. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter-in-law, Lisa Schimpf. A Memorial Service honoring the life of Barbara A. Schimpf will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2006, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 623 Ontario Avenue, Sheboygan, with Rev. Roger W. Clapp officiating. A time of visitation when relatives and friends may pay their respects to Barbara's family, and all may share memories, will be held at St. Luke United Methodist Church, Wednesday, December 27, 2006, from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Barbara's name. Barbara's family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Progressive Care Center, and to the nurses of Aurora Visiting Nurses Assoc. Hospice, especially Carol Wieberdink, R.N., for the compassion, loving care, support, and help they gave to Barbara and to the family members. "You are all "Angels on Earth!" Novak-Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th Street, Sheboygan, has been entrusted in caring for Barbara and her family. The Sheboygan Press December 22, 2006