George H. Schimpf, 86, died Oct. 23 at Peabody Health and Rehabilitation.

A graveside service was Tuesday at the Lincolnville Cemetery.

He was born July 27, 1929, to Fred and Alice Schimpf on the family farm near Antelope.

He attended Antelope school and resided on the family farm, where he worked and helped drill water wells. He later moved to Topeka, then to Peabody.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, brother William Schimpf, and sisters Maxine Silhan-Svitak and Betty Riedy.

He is survived by his nieces and nephews.