Deneal Schilmeister

December 21, 1952 - October 26, 2021

DENEAL SCHILMEISTER CINCINNATI- Deneal Schilmeister passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Devoted father to Emily Schilmeister and Steven Schilmeister (Tara). Beloved significant other to Bonnie Kahn. His face lit up for his grandson Nathan. Deneal loved, and was very close to, his extensive family. Much of his generation grew up together extremely close, developing a lifelong bond and lasting impression. He earned the nickname "Smiley'' because he always had a big grin on his face. He would regale those close to him with stories that produced deep belly laughs and involved his vast network of friends from Walnut Hills High School and WEBN, where he helped fly the hot air balloon over town. He expanded his reach by being an active member of several organizations dedicated to his mechanical loves of Mercedes-Benz and aviation in general. One of Deneal's greatest joys was his ability to skillfully pilot many different kinds of small airplanes; even being called an artist by his instructor at Lunken Airport. He will be deeply missed by those that knew him, and his legacy will live on in all of the memories he instilled with the friends & family he cherished. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October, 29 at Love Brother's Cemetery (1619 Rosemont Ave, Cincinnati OH 45205).