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August Schramel Obituary

Schramel, August J. "Augie" Age 92. Retired Lieutenant Park Ridge Fire Department. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty"; loving father of Sharon, Sandra, John (Karen) and Susan Schramel; dear grandfather of Emily, Christopher, Jesse and Nichole; fond brother-in-law of Charles (Norma); also survived by daughter-in-law, Eleanore; and many nieces and nephews. Augie was a 30 year member of the Park Ridge Fire Department and EAA, Experimental Aviation Association. Memorial Visitation Monday, April 8, 2019, 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service, 11:00 a.m. at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Funeral information, www.ryan-parke.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 31, 2019.

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A D

April 2, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. May the good memories sustain you until God fulfills his promise at John 6:40. My deepest condolences are with you.

Z L

April 1, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

March 31, 2019

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

Mark Grothe

March 29, 2019

Sorry for your loss, Augie was a good man.

Rick Holthouse

March 29, 2019

So sorry for your loss, my first Lt.and good friend. He will be missed

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Apr

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ryan-Parke Funeral Home - Park Ridge

120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Apr

8

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Ryan-Parke Funeral Home - Park Ridge

120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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