David Vern Schirmacher, 77, of Leonardtown, MD, died December 20, 2010 in the St. Mary's Hospice House, Callaway, MD. Born November 23, 1933 in Oshkosh, WI, he was the son of the late Laverne F. and Vernetta Roloff Schirmacher.

Mr. Schirmacher was loving husband of Joyce Ann Yager Schirmacher whom he married on May 24, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL.

He is also survived by sons; Steven V. (Sue Ann) of Derwood, MD, Scott C. of White Plains, MD and John David of Leonardtown, MD and granddaughter; Lily Maria of Leonardtown, MD. In addition to his wife, sons and granddaughter, Mr. Schirmacher is survived by his Aunt Lois Koepke of Oshkosh, WI as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Mr. Schirmacher was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Kay and siblings; Sylvia Mae and Ronald Vern Schirmacher.

Mr. Schirmacher served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. He served aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal, CVA 59 on her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean. He proudly devoted his life to his faith, family and friends. He loved sport's (especially St. Mary's County softball and baseball), music and classic movies.

A graveside service was held on December 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD where interment followed. Rev. Mitch Watney of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church was the officiant.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD, 20692 and/or Hospice if St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.