Peter Marin Schimek

Peter Marin Schimek, 85, of St. George, Utah passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at home with his children at his side. He was born Petrus Marinus Schimek on December 28, 1939, in Hoboken, Antwerp, Belgium to Rudolf and Joanna Schimek (Bruynseels).

Peter emigrated to Canada with his parents and four brothers during the invasion of Belgium by Germany in World War Two. Eventually Peter would move to the United States and settle in Connecticut before moving to St. George in 1984. Peter was a mechanical design draftsman and is credited with many accomplishments in the United States allegedly to include one of the first two sided buildings ever constructed in Hartford, Connecticut, the ‘Phoenix Mutual’ building.

Peter loved bowling and Judo becoming a black belt in Judo where he successfully competed. Peter loved music, dance and the arts and especially loved people, regardless of their background. Peter loved to spend time with them in various settings and play the piano. Peter wanted everyone in the world to be stress free, at peace with each other and spend time together just having fun. Peter became a Naturalized United States citizen on September 18, 1978, in Jericho, Vermont.

He is pre-deceased by his loving wife of 53 years Doris Schimek. He is survived by two brothers John Schimek of Washington State and Rudy Schimek of Canada; his sons Peter Schimek of Colorado, Nicholas Schimek of Country of Japan and Dominic Schimek of Utah; and his daughters Lisa Edwards of Nevada and Naomi Schimek of California. He is also survived by his grandchildren Sarah, Michelle, Tyler, Kyle, Taylor, Alayna, Mia and Oscar and one great-grandchild Tennyson.

A graveside service and interment will be held on August 12th at 10:00 AM at Tonaquint Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and honor his memory. For those unable to attend please join us live at the following link: https://youtube.com/live

Arrangements were made under the direction of Hughes Mortuary, 1037 East 700 South, St. George, Utah (435) 674-5000.