William Schaumleffel

William “Shom” Schaumleffel III, 86, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, September 6, 1939, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, June 12, 2026 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL, after a long couple of years of fighting his illness.

William worked as a Operator for Monsanto for 33 years. He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Belleville IL, St. Clair Lodge #24 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies, Ainad Shriners, and Quail Club. He was also a member of the United States Army Reserves. He spent his life loving his family and following his boys in all of their activities. He never missed an activity or game unless he was at work and couldn’t attend.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents: William Jr. and Wanda, nee Taliaferro, Schaumleffel
• Brother: Robert Schaumleffel

Surviving are his:

• Wife of 61 years: Karmen, nee Ruse, Schaumleffel of Belleville, IL
• Children
  • William (Sharon Severson) Schaumleffel, IV of Columbia, IL
  • Dirk (Amy) Schaumleffel of Columbia, IL
  • Nathan (Missy) Schaumleffel of Terra Haute, IN
• Grandchildren
  • Drake Schaumleffel
  • Addison Schaumleffel
  • Coleman Schaumleffel
  • Cooper Schaumleffel
  • Katelyn (Tim Jarrett) Schaumleffel
  • Kylee (Scott) Smith
  • Austin (Mykayla) Schaumleffel
• Great grandchildren
  • Lucy Jarrett
  • Jude Jarrett
  • Ellie Jarrett
  • Bradley Smith
  • Ainsleigh Schaumleffel
  • Smith twins due in September
• Sister-in-law: Jacque Ruse
• Dear nieces and nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Autism Speaks in honor of grandson, Coleman or Christ United Church of Christ.

Funeral Home Visitation: Visitation from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Church Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Christ United Church of Christ at 26 N. 14th St. in Belleville, IL.

Services: Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Christ United Church of Christ, with Rev Jon Tinge officiating. Private family internment.