Obituary of Joseph Raymond Schickling, II

Joseph Raymond Schickling, II, age 43, of Independence, KY, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at his residence.  He was employed by Arlinghaus Builders, was a graduate of Holy Cross High School, and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.  Joe was a talented mason and enjoyed pointing out the brick or masonry work he had completed on area homes.  He loved sports including baseball, basketball, and golf, but especially enjoyed attending his sons’ games and took pride in giving them instruction. 

Joe is survived by his loving wife (of sixteen years), Nicole Kunz Schickling; beloved sons, Jack Joseph Schickling and Cooper Schickling; parents, Joseph Raymond Schickling, Sr. and Denise Gehring Schickling; siblings, Meredith Briede (Steve), Mara Kreiling (Steve), and Lance Schickling (Stephanie); and several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051.  The family requests jeans be worn for the visitation.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3285 Mills Rd., Taylor Mill, KY 41015. 

Interment will be at Mother of God Cemetery in Latonia, KY.  

The family is requesting donations be made in lieu of flowers to honor Joe by clicking on the red Donate Now button below or you can mail or drop off a check to the funeral home to the Schickling Family, c/o Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051. If you wish to donate you may leave an online message for the family, which can be viewed by clicking on the Tribute Wall tab on the left. You may also choose to remain anonymous. All donations will be directly deposited to the funeral home to go towards the education and care of his cherished wife, Nicole and treasured sons, Jack and Cooper.  If you are unable to donate the family asks for your prayers and that you please share Joe’s obituary page with family, friends and others, as well as posting on all your social media platforms, email and texting.   Thank you for your love, friendship and concern.