1913
Eugene
2005
Eugene Schmidt
February 26, 1913 — May 8, 2005
Eugene John Schmidt, son of Henry Peter and Mary Anna (VanKempen) Schmidt, was born February 26, 1913 in Hodges Township, near Morris, Minnesota. He grew up in the Morris area, where he attended St. Mary?s School for 1st and 2nd grade. He continued his schooling through the 8th grade at the District #8 School in Hodges Township. Eugene became very educated by continued reading throughout his life. He became proficient in welding, carpentry, electrician work, engine mechanics and was able to repair almost anything. He was united in marriage to Mary Helen Daily on June 29, 1944 at Assumption Church in Morris. Following their marriage, the couple farmed east of Morris, where they remained until moving into Morris in 1997. On April 1, 2000, they moved to LaCrosse, WI because the dialysis unit in Morris closed, which also allowed them to be closer to their son. Mary died on September 23, 2002, and Eugene has remained in LaCrosse since that time.
Eugene was a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Morris, where he had been active with the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Morris. Eugene enjoyed dancing and listening to old time music and repairing anything that was broken.
Eugene died Sunday, May 8, 2005 at the Bethany Riverside Nursing Home in LaCrosse, WI, having lived to reach the age of 92 years.
He is survived by two sons: Eugene G. ?Bud? (Meridean) Schmidt of Cottage Grove and George (Patricia) Schmidt of Onalaska, WI; six grandchildren: Tamara (Doug) Bieter, Andrea Schmidt, Daniel Schmidt, Richard Schmidt, Brenda Schmidt and Kelly Schmidt; three great-grandchildren: Kallie Bieter, Zeke Cline and Karma Schmidt; five brothers: Charles, Fritz (Madelyn), Albert (Beverley) and Jerry (Sylvia) Schmidt of Morris and Henry Jr. (Lucille) Schmidt of Columbia Heights; two sisters: Rose (Manley) Anderson of Morris and Margaret (Douglas) Garberick of El Cajon, CA and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents and three sisters: Veronica Schmidt, Kathryn Sunquist and Helen Lyons.
Pallbearers for the service are: Ray Schmidt, Ron Schmidt, Keith Anderson, Dean Anderson, Don Schmidt and Dwain Schmidt. Deb Mahoney will serve as pianist for the service, with JoAnne Volker serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
Eugene was a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Morris, where he had been active with the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Morris. Eugene enjoyed dancing and listening to old time music and repairing anything that was broken.
Eugene died Sunday, May 8, 2005 at the Bethany Riverside Nursing Home in LaCrosse, WI, having lived to reach the age of 92 years.
He is survived by two sons: Eugene G. ?Bud? (Meridean) Schmidt of Cottage Grove and George (Patricia) Schmidt of Onalaska, WI; six grandchildren: Tamara (Doug) Bieter, Andrea Schmidt, Daniel Schmidt, Richard Schmidt, Brenda Schmidt and Kelly Schmidt; three great-grandchildren: Kallie Bieter, Zeke Cline and Karma Schmidt; five brothers: Charles, Fritz (Madelyn), Albert (Beverley) and Jerry (Sylvia) Schmidt of Morris and Henry Jr. (Lucille) Schmidt of Columbia Heights; two sisters: Rose (Manley) Anderson of Morris and Margaret (Douglas) Garberick of El Cajon, CA and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents and three sisters: Veronica Schmidt, Kathryn Sunquist and Helen Lyons.
Pallbearers for the service are: Ray Schmidt, Ron Schmidt, Keith Anderson, Dean Anderson, Don Schmidt and Dwain Schmidt. Deb Mahoney will serve as pianist for the service, with JoAnne Volker serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
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