"January 10, 2010 Mayor Bill was a friend of our family and it was always fun having him around. He was always happy and loved everyone. He was very proud of Sunnyslope and was great friend to all of the community. He will be missed dearly in Sunnyslope. Ruben and Chris Fernandez fernandez.ruben@ymail.com"
In loving memory of
William Joseph Schommer
Schommer, William Joseph "Mayor Bill", 61 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 4, 2010. Bill was the eldest son of Joseph A. and Mary J. Schommer and was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 30, 1948. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his sisters Joanne Thibault, Judy Mattson, Teri Billings and brother Joseph A. Schommer, Jr. Bill was known and loved by many friends in the Sunnyslope area and will be missed dearly by all his family and friends. Rest in peace, beloved brother. Visitation will be 5 - 8 pm, Sunday, January 10th and the funeral service on Monday at 11:00 am at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Interment will follow at 12:30 pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd.
Tributes
"you will be dearly missed little bill you always mde me laugh as a little girl and was very helpful to the family and community love always and rip tj tonya"
"Move over heaven, there is a new Mayor in town!"
"Bill has been a monument in the Sunnyslope area since our family moved here. I can remember him sitting, watching the ball games at Palma Park, actually thinking he was the Mayor of Sunnyslope when I first moved into the area and in recent years, seeing him frequently in Fry’s with a big smile and a nice greeting on his lips as he kept company with the door greeters. He will be missed by the community and our thoughts and sympathy go out to his family."
"A long time close family friend.If there was a family gathering Bill was always there with his loving smile.No one can or will be able to fill his shoes.You will be missed dearly.Love you Bill, Rest in peace,"
"Mayor Bill was a friend of our family and it was always fun having him around. He was always happy and loved everyone. He was very proud of Sunnyslope and was great friend to all of the community. He will be missed dearly in Sunnyslope and as Bill would say anytime before saying good bye"
"Such a dear friend to everyone.Always a smile and kind word to everyone he came in contact with.R.I.P Bill you will be missed dearly."
"Such a sweet & dear family friend.We will miss your warm smile and being at the family gathering.Love you Bill.May you rest in peace.Our sympathy goes out to the family."
"Such a good family friend.You will be missed.Rest in peace Bill.My sympathy goes out to your family."
"We will always miss that ever present smile and greeting from Mayor Bill when we shop at Fry’s. God Bless You and our sincere sympathy to your family."
"I will always remember my "Uncle Billy" especially at the family gatherings we had when he lived in Minnesota. Our sincere sympathies to the Schommer family. Shari"