Arthur A. Schilling

Arthur A. Schilling, 88, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023, while at his plumbing shop in Wausau.

He was born in Wausau on June 18, 1935 to the late Arthur and Bertha (Hett) Schilling.  Arthur grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School.  He started working with his father at age 16 at Hett Plumbing digging trenches.  As Arthur worked, gained more experience, and furthered his training, he became a journeyman plumber and then a master plumber.  He was regarded as one of the finest plumbers in Wausau, and Arthur loved his work and the different buildings and circumstances he would encounter.  He was happiest when working and fixing issues for his customers.  He went on to own his own business, Schilling Plumbing and Heating, for many years with his wife, Sandra, working in the office.  They owned the business for 31 years and retired in 2014.

The only thing that made Arthur happier than working, was time he had together with his wife, Sandra.  They were married in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 10, 1983.  He was devoted to his wife and family and wanted nothing more than for them to be taken care of.  They knew they were a perfect fit for each other.

Arthur served his country in the U.S. Army and was also involved with the American Legion.  While serving, he was stationed in France.  He was also a member of Wausau Elks Lodge #248 for 51 years.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra; children, Randi (Bryant) Klos, ReNae (Jobe) Nachman, and Kirk Schmitt (Gigi Heinemann Schmitt); grandchildren, Matt (Casie), Emilie (Andrew), Alex, Mike, Ryan, Reanna (Jordan), Olivia (Curtis), Blakney, and Arabella; great-grandchildren, Julian, Silas, and Ashtyn; brother, William; brother-in-law, Richard (Debbie) Kniess; and sister-in-law, Cindy Kniess-Johnson (JJ).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Bertha Schilling; sister, Mary Beth; and son, Kevin Schmitt.

A memorial service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau.  Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.  Entombment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park Chapel Mausoleum with military honors accorded by the American Legion Montgomery-Plant-Dudley Post #10.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.