Get To Know Your Neighbor – Leonard & Annette Schmillen

Leonard & Annette SchmillenStreet:
St. James St.

Spouse/Partner/Children/Grandchildren:
We have three sons – Jeremiah, Luke & Jack. Jeremiah is married to Carrie and they have our three grandchildren Isabella, Madeleine and Eli.

Where were you born:
We were both born in Peoria

Who was the most influential person to you:
Our parents

What type of music are you listening to now:
We love our Pandora Radio which includes a wide variety of types of music. Some favorites are Eva Cassidy, George Winston, Vitamin String.

 What was your first job:
Leonard was a bottle boy at Haddads grocery where he stacked returned soda bottles for $15.00 a week! Annette worked in the dining room of St. Joseph’s home serving meals to the residents.

What accomplishment are you most proud of:
Our wonderful family and happy life.

What is special about where you live:
Our grand, beautiful old Victorian house which has been in Annette’s family since it was built around 1900. When we moved in eight years ago we continued the unbroken line of Bushells living here. It is a gift and a privilege to call it home.