DAVID W. SCHEMM

OCTOBER 26, 1936 - MARCH 8, 202

David W. Schemm Sr. Passed away on March 8,2023. He is survived by his children Roseanne "Cathy" Stanchek (Joseph) Brian (Christina) Kevin (Kris) Richard (Kelly) Daniel (Ellen) and Denise Schemm. And the late David W. Schemm Jr. (Joanne) and the late Janet Welsh (David)
He had 20 grandchildren and 13 Great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Dave was born and raised in the Tacony section of Philadelphia. He was the son of the late Howard E Schemm and Marjorie (née Hyslop). Dave was the youngest of 7 children, he had 8 children with his first wife Roseanne (née O'Brien),he worked in the Textile Industry in many mills in Philadelphia including Robert Bruce Inc. Dave learned the trade he first started operating knitting machines then taught himself how to operate, repair and build the machines from the box to the floor of the mill, he also taught many others how to operate and fix the knitting machines, including his son David. Dad made bring your child to work day a cool thing before it it was something everyone did. He designed womens sweaters and he made some of the finest garments.Dave loved Philadelphia sports teams and his beloved Eagles. He would always brag about attending the Championship Game in 1960 when his Philadelphia Eagles won.Dave retired early because all the mills left the country. He lived a full retirement life with his wife  the late Elaine (nee Weser), they started traveling to many different destinations and they renewed their vows every year on the date that they met, they were soulmates as they would tell everyone. They spent a lot of time at the Jersey shore in years past.Dave loved to fish with anyone that was willing to get up early with him.Dave cooked his catch and many bragged about his flounder that he carefully cooked for his family and friends it was delicious and fresh from the ocean.Dave and Elaine became snowbirds and spent summers in Delaware and winters in Largo,Florida where he enjoyed pre season Phillies baseball games. He also enjoyed gardening and growing tomatoes he had a natural Schemm green thumb.Dave was married a total of four times to Mary Ann and Eleanor "Bunny"

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Gathering Thursday March 16,2023 10:00am to 11:30am at the EDWARD J. PETNER FUNERAL HOME( family owned and operated). Christian Burial Service 11:30 am. Interment Private.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dave's memory to :

Wounded Warriors

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/