William Schlimmer (1926–2000)
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- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 2000
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- Names in Stone
When was William Schlimmer born? 1926.
When did William Schlimmer die? 2000.
Life story
William Schlimmer (1926–2000) was born in 1926, and died in 2000, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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The world William lived through
1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 19 — World War II ended
1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 69 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about William Schlimmer
When was William Schlimmer born?
William Schlimmer was born in 1926.
When did William Schlimmer die?
William Schlimmer died in 2000.
How old was William Schlimmer at the time of death?
William Schlimmer was about 74 years old.
Where is William Schlimmer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Schlimmer was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Schlimmer died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Schlimmer part of?
Born in 1926, William Schlimmer was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William Schlimmer's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Schlimmer?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named William Schlimmer are on AncestryData?
2 people named William Schlimmer are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1926
Death
2000
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AncestryData, "William Schlimmer (1926–2000)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-schlimmer-1926-2000-5ff6aebb/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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