Harold Eugene Schamberger, age 92, of Stockton, IL passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born June 26, 1932 in Stockton, IL to Harold and Esther Schamberger.  Gene married Helen Stone on June 4, 1953 in Stockton. He attended Stockton High School and graduated in1950. He then attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA. While attending a Biology class he met his future wife, Helen Stone.  Gene served as a cook in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 in Colorado Springs, Co. After moving back from Colorado he took over Schamberger Truck Service, which continues to operate today.

Gene was very civic minded. He served as a volunteer fireman for 25 years and as a Stockton Township Trustee for 40 years. He was a member of the Plum River Mason Lodge No. 554. Along with those memberships, he was a founding member of the Jo Daviess County 100 club. From 2003-2017 he and his wife were part owners of the Country Inn & Suites in Stockton. Gene was the self appointed breakfast room monitor and cookie tester.

He spent a great deal of time attending a variety of ballgames: basketball, volleyball, football, and baseball. He coached baseball for many years. When he didn't have a child or grandchild to watch he still enjoyed watching kids from the community.  He also enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Schamberger and son, Michael Schamberger. He is survived by his children, Sharon Schamberger of Rockford,IL; Bill (Susan) Schamberger of Stockton; Nancy (Dan) Gille of Madison, WI; Kay (Dennis) Oppold of Stockton, IL; and his daughter-in-law Lynn McCourt of Fort Morgan, CO; his grandchildren, Darin Oppold, Stephanie (Justin) Polster, Evan Meyer, Kellie (Zach) Steffen, Lana Schamberger, Courtney Schamberger, Kalli (Eric) Offenheiser, Grady Schamberger, Wade Schamberger, Cole (Espana) Schamberger, Colin Meyer, Derek Gille, and Olivia Clise and twelve great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m at Woodbine Bend Golf Course in Woodbine,Il.