Brian G. Schilke died peacefully surrounded by family on September 23, 2024. Brian was born December 9, 1941, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Ransom W. and Georgette M. (Murphy) Schilke. He was united in marriage with Jane Rollin at St. Willebrord Catholic Church June 27, 1981.

Brian attended St. Joseph Grade School and Premontre High School in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin. Brian went on to earn a degree in Computer Programming from the Arkansas College of Technology.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Brian specialized in the French language at the Defense Language School and served in East Africa.

Brian was an outgoing and friendly man. He loved to meet new people and make new friends. Brian's diverse interests included the history of languages and other cultures. His interest in model trains led to family outings to model train shows and railroad museums on family trips. Brian loved a York Peppermint Patty. No problem could remain unsolved after eating a York Peppermint Patty.

His outgoing personality matched well with a career in sales and customer service. Brian worked in haberdasheries in Green Bay, Wisconsin and Columbia, Missouri. Later his interests turned to the emerging personal computer market.

In retirement, Brian repaired and retrofitted computers for disadvantaged students at the Cooperative Ministry in Columbia, South Carolina. In Spokane, he was a volunteer for the English as a Second Language program at Country Holmes Christian Church.

Brian was a long-time member of St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Spokane, Washington. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Assemblies 11134 and 3283. Brian was also an affiliate of the Order of Franciscans Secular and the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.

Brian is survived by his wife, Jane Rollin Schilke; son Sean E. Schilke; brothers Robert (Terri) and Richard (Lori); and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ransom W. and Georgette M. Schilke.

Friends and relatives may visit at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Funeral Mass to follow at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Quinn Mann presiding. A private burial service will take place at Allouez Catholic Cemetery. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

Thank you for being a loving husband and terrific dad. We love you and will miss you dearly.