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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
George A
Schmidt
June 9, 1933 – September 10, 2016
Obituary
On September 10
th
, 2016, George Albert Schmidt, Jr., 83, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of George, Sr., and Leona Schmidt of Gresham. George (Bud) graduated from Gresham High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany, where he was promoted to Corporal, and was in charge of Infantry. He and his brother, Dan, both served in Germany and were able to spend time together overseas.
Upon returning home, George moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he worked for American Motors, serviced sewing machines, and worked as a welder for S&M Manufacturing. He met the love of his life, Charlotte E. Harris of Hurley, Wisconsin. They were united in marriage on September 12, 1959, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ironwood, Michigan.
George persuaded Charlotte to move to the country to become a farm wife. They bought a small farm in Bowler, Wisconsin, in 1961. George's farming ambitions led him to move the family, now with children Robert and Lori, to a larger farm in Belle Plaine, Wisconsin. Greg was born to complete the family.
George was a long-time member of the American Legion, post #390. He was named Outstanding Young Farmer in 1969, earned the Honorary Chapter Farmer Award from Shawano High School and earned annual High Quality Milk awards from the National Farm Organization (NFO). The highlight of his career was co-hosting Farm Progress Days in 1989, a Wisconsin farm event drawing 150,000 spectators over the course of three days.
George was an avid reader, which kept him well-schooled in the latest techniques of dairy and land productivity. He was truly one of the lucky individuals who absolutely loved his work, and passed that on to his sons, Bob and Greg.
George will be remembered by all who knew him as a humble, soft-spoken man. He was never boastful or critical, always speaking kind words about others. He loved Charlotte, his children, and his six grandchildren. He was always so happy to host family gatherings. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Preceded in death include his parents George Sr. and Leona Schmidt, his sisters LaVon Andrus, Carmen Thiex, Marlea Schultz, brothers-in-law Leonard Andrus, Milan Thiex, Edward Schultz, and Jim Churchill.
Survivors include his loving wife Charlotte of 57 years, his three children, Robert, Lori Monette (Rob), and Greg (special friend Chari), his six grandchildren, Aaron and Andy Schmidt, Nicole and Lauren Monette and Bradly and Erica Schmidt. Also surviving are siblings Armond "Dan" Schmidt (Annette), Rose Churchill, Carol Lowder (Jack), and Connie Newcomb (Austin). Also surviving, brother-in-law Jack Harris (Valerie), sister-in-law, Joanne Mueller (Pete), and brother-in-law Michael Harris. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
A public gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 12:30 pm until 3:00 pm at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.
A private family memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 3:00 pm with Rev. Ted Andrada officiating.
Military Honors will be conducted by the Gresham American Legion Post #390.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Heartland Home Care, especially Jessica, Shawano Health Services for being so kind to George, Heartland Hospice Care, especially Bill and Tina. Special gratitude goes out to Dan and Annette Schmidt for their long vigils spent with George and the family. Spiritual guidance was appreciated greatly from Pastors Reinhardt and Andrada.
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Services
Gathering
September
17
Swedberg Funeral Home-Shawano
12:30 - 3:00 pm
Private Family Services
September
17
Swedberg Funeral Home-Shawano
Starts at 3:00 pm
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