Harold Henry Schreimann

Harold H. (Hank) Schreimann, retired executive and civic leader passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 100. Born July 25, 1924, in St. Louis, MO to Henry W. and Charlotte L. Schreimann, he was married August 16, 1947, to his high school sweetheart, Virginia (Gini) Lueking. Survivors include daughters Janet (Robert) Whitehead of St. Louis, Nancy (the late David) Turnbull of Overland Park, KS, and Susan Williams of St. Louis. Hank was the grandfather of nine and the great-grandfather of eighteen. After graduating from Normandy High School at age 16, he began work at AT&T. During WWII he became a Captain in the Signal Corps serving in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Upon his return and marriage in 1947, he earned his Engineering degree from Washington University in 1949 and became a Registered Professional Engineer. Hank was an executive at Container Corporation of America for 20 years before forming his company, MSI, Ltd. He was also an Adjunct Professor at Washington University, was an Eliot Society Chair, and served on the Engineering Advisory Council and the Alumni Board of Governors, receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award. Hank was active in many organizations, serving on the boards of the Deutschheim State Historic Site, the German American Heritage Society, St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors, the University Club, and the St. Louis Community College advisory. He was a member of the St. Louis Ambassadors, served on the White House Conference on Education, was a Fellow and past International President of the NLGI, and past President of the national body of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers. In 2003 Hank and Gini were honored as “Ageless St. Louisans”, those who exemplified contributions to the community after age 70. Hank believed that God gave us the ability to “wear out, not rust out”. He actively participated in two investment clubs where he had many longtime friends. At Ladue Chapel, he was a deacon, an elder, and chair of the Executive Committee. In 1995, he and the Senior Pastor Don Howland founded the St. Andrew’s Memorial Garden where he will be inurned with his late wife, Gini with whom he shared 73 years of marriage. Throughout his business career and retirement, he travelled extensively. He and his wife, Gini, visited all seven continents, exploring the cultures of over 100 countries. His diverse interests included managing farms in Osage and Gasconade counties and being an avid golfer and tennis player into his nineties. Inurnment services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Andrew’s Memorial Garden, Ladue Chapel, 9450 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63124 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Harold Henry Schreimann

July 25, 1924 - October 18, 2024