Tribute

Robert D. Schlimmer passed away December 7, 2016, in Davenport at the age of 77.

He was born to Robert and Esther Schlimmer on October 1, 1939, in Spokane.

He was a member of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers and the Odessa Trading Company and was named a past Lincoln County Conservation farmer of the year.

Robert enjoyed fishing, loved his Chihuahua dogs, and loved to farm. He was a graduate of Odessa High School.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie (Vaughan) Schlimmer; five children, Dennis, Alan, Mark, Stephen, Lisa, and step-daughter Jessica Houston. He has 11 grandchildren; three sisters, Darlene Kagele, Colleen Titcomb, and Terri Carlson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Esther Schlimmer, and one beloved son Robert A (Robby) Schlimmer in 2012.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 20, at the Odessa Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at the Chapel of Strate Funeral Home in Davenport. Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in memory of Robby Schlimmer. Please sign the online guest book at http://www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport is caring for the Schlimmer family.