Walter Schilling

March 28, 1940 - July 2, 2020

Walter W. Schilling, age 80, of Eastlake, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on July 2, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, on March 28, 1940, to the late Walter and Zona Schilling. His passions were film and music. Walter was a long-time member of the tuba section of the Lakeland Civic Band. He enjoyed playing guitar at both Eastlake and Willoughby Senior Centers. He attended Mentor Plains United Methodist church. He was a U.S. Navy Seabees Veteran. He was a 1958 graduate of Wickliffe High School and a graduate of Tri-State University, in Angola, Indiana. He was employed for many years in the motion picture theater service profession. He was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Walter will be dearly missed. Walter is survived by his loving wife of nearly 48 years, Judy Schilling, son, Walter (Laura) Schilling, and granddaughters, Liesel and Katharina Schilling. A funeral service will be 11 am Monday, July 6, 2020 at Monreal Srnick Funerals & Cremation. Visitation will be an hour, 10-11 am, prior to the service on Monday at Monreal Srnick Funeral & Cremations, 35400 Curtis Blvd, Eastlake. Family requests that masks must be worn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to your preferred charity. Please visit monreal.com to offer your condolences or share a memory of Walter.