Obituary of Joel Kenneth Schilling

Joel Kenneth Schilling of Darien, IL passed away October 24, 2020 in his home in South Pasadena, FL. Born in Brookfield, IL, Joel graduated from Riverside-Brookfield high school, then went on to earn his Bachelors degree from Butler University. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen, and survived by wife Bonnie, son Eric (Monique), daughter Katie (Gene), and grandchildren Kameron, Bennett, Kylar and Sierra. Joel had a lifetime passion for music, working most of his life playing trombone as a jazz musician and composing music. He had an adventurous spirit, always looking for any chance to travel with his family. He dedicated many years as a leader in the Scouting program, training youth in water sports, scuba diving, hiking and first aid. He was awarded scouting’s highest honor, the “silver beaver” award, and was a course director in Scuba diving. Joel had a remarkable devotion with everything he did, and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him.  Joel’s memorial service will be Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 4pm at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, 2201 Dr MLK Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33704. 

A recording of Joel's Celebration of LIfe will be available to view after the service is finished by using the following link. http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/ and entering 39389 for the event number.