William Henry "Bill" Schirmer, Jr. age 85 of Hibbing died Thursday, November 17, 2022 in his sleep. He was born July 1, 1937 in Hibbing, the son of William Henry and Adele (Johnson) Schirmer, Sr. and was a graduate of Hibbing High School, Class of 1957. Bill married Carol Ann Kosluchar on June 6, 1959. Bill  was proudly a lifelong Hibbing resident. He was the longtime, successful owner of Schirmer Brothers Plumbing and Heating, and was a gifted Master Plumber. Bill was civically active, a founding member of the  Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, a member of the Master Plumbers Association and other local clubs and institutions.  He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Vikings and the Gophers.  He was an avid hunter from his Van Horn Hunting Camp of Cedar Valley.  Bill's cabin on Big Sturgeon was a lifelong passion.

Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol Ann; daughter: LeeAnn (James) Schirmer Smith of Inver Grove Heights; daughter-in-law: Sharon Stone Schirmer of Hibbing; sister: Marilyn Schirmer Steele of Duluth; grandchildren: Ryan Schirmer, Travis Schirmer, Avery Smith, Mairin Smith, Mason Smith, and Chloe Smith; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons: William Schirmer III and Cary Schirmer, and brother: Robert Schirmer.

The Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the Anderson-Daniels Funeral Home in Hibbing. Pastor Kevin Norton will officiate. A gathering time for family and friends will begin one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will take place in the Hibbing Park – Maple Hill Cemetery.

Family services provided by Anderson-Daniels, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Hibbing. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .