Charles "Chili" William Schilhab, 83, of Yoakum, Texas passed away on Friday, December 21, 2007. Chili was born on August 11, 1924 in Lavaca County to John & Albina Kalmus Schilhab. He married Ruth Elzora Jones on April 5, 1954 in Bay City, Texas. He worked as a surveyor for the Exxon Company. He was also a member of the VFW.

Chilli is survived by: 3-step-daughters Pat Hanak, Jean Burger, and JoAnn Walker; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren and dear friend of 15 years Annie Bolech.

Preceding him in death: Wife & Parents

Pallbearers: Julias Belicek, Glenn Drozd, Robert Drozd, Garrett Drozd, Mark Hanak, & Vincent Hanak.

Rosary: 2pm Sunday December 23, 2007 at Kubena Funeral Home. Service: Following Rosary ; Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Kubena Funeral Home. Visitation: 3pm Saturday December 22, 2007 at the Kubena Funeral Home. Officiate: Rev. John Peters Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hallettsville, TX. Memorials: Sacred Heart School.