Obituary WASHINGTONa"Bobbie L. Schimpf, 79, of Washington died at 8:08 PM on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. Born on September 22, 1928 in Gorham, IL to O. E. and Bluebelle Creason Schimpf, he married Theresa R. Crowell on October 21, 1950 in Arkansas. She survives. Also surviving is one son, Stephen (Tami) Schimpf of Washington, IL; one daughter, Susan (Mark) Finley of New Bern, NC; one brother, Bill (Kathryn) Schimpf of Jerseyville, IL; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant sister and one brother, Charles. Bobbie was a US Army veteran and worked for the US Department of the Army in maintenance, retiring in 1983 after serving for over 35 years. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Washington, where he was a past member of the Church Council, served as the church treasurer, assisted with the church maintenance and upkeep, and participated in both the church bowling and dartball leagues. Bobbie was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Granite City since 1950. He enjoyed golfing at Hillcrest Golf Course in Washington and Quail Meadows Golf Course in East Peoria. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Faith Lutheran Church in Washington. Pastor John Rothfusz will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church, from 9:30-10:30 AM. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton, IL, where military rites will be accorded. Deiters Funeral Home in Washington is in charge of arrangements. Visitation JAN 19. 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM Faith Lutheran Church 2206 Washington Road Washington, IL, US Service JAN 19. 10:30 AM Faith Lutheran Church 2206 Washington Road Washington, IL, US