George Samuel Schiller, 92, of Collinsville, Ill., died April 27, 2024. Mr. Schiller served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Joan on June 18, 1955, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville. George and his family were longtime supporters of Willoughby Heritage Farm, the original land and homestead of Joan’s grandparents that was donated by her family and became the farm that the community enjoys today. He loved dancing; whether it was square dancing or waltzing, he was one to be seen on the dance floor. While Joan was alive, they were members of the Boots & Slippers Square Dance Club. He also enjoyed golf, tennis and hunting. He loved his church community. He often spoke of his many visits with Pastor Nicely and how much that time together worshiping the Lord meant to him. Born Jan. 13, 1932, he was the son of the late Santina “Sandy” (Sperino) and August “Gus” Schiller.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Joan (Willoughby) Schiller.
He is survived by nieces and nephews: Drew Day, Dawn (Gerald) Day-Meier, Danielle Day Murphy, Derek Day, Graham Lee (Tammy) Willoughby Day, Dennis Boehm Jr.; a nephew and godchild: Robin “Rob” Boehm; a cousin: Sandi Kurtz (Gary) Borgens; and many other family members and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of the VA Hospice at Jefferson Barracks for the care shown to Mr. Schiller.
He also was preceded in death by a sister: Josephine “Jean.”
Visitation is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. until a funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 305 Collinsville Ave., in Collinsville, Ill. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude, a local animal rescue of the donor’s choice or to Willoughby Farm. Arrangements are under the direction of Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville.