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Dana Newcomb
February 4, 2010
My sincere condolences for your loss. Dana Newcomb, USMA '70
Kevin Leshk
February 17, 2009
To the Schmidt family,I'm sorry for your loss. Bill and I played Little League together and MHS Football. May he Rest in Peace. Kevin Leshk
Janet Berta Larson
February 17, 2009
To the Schmidt family.My thought and prayers go out to you at this time. I knew Bill and Al from High School. I'm sorry for your loss. Janet (Berta) Larson
Marian (Simic) Vukas
February 13, 2009
To the family of Bill Schmidt:
My brother Dan just called me at work with the news of Bill's passing. We were classmates at Merrillville. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Kimberly (Meltzer) Daniels
February 12, 2009
I just received the news of Bill's passing. I find it hard to believe that the "Billie" I knew in high school has left this earth at such a young age. As a clasmate, Bill was larger than life. He and his brother, Al were MHS super-heroes! I offer all of the Schmidt family my deepest sympathies. May God give you peace through this difficult time.
Allan & Debi Marple
February 12, 2009
Dear Schmidt Family,
I am a West Point classmate and fellow hoosier. I am proud to have known this very great American. From Day #1, he accomplished so many things that most of us can only dream of--a wonderful family, larger-than-life professional achievements, engagement in grassroots community affairs of real importance to all Americans. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Dana Newcomb
February 12, 2009
I did not know Bill well, but we all apprciate his sacrifices and grieve his loss.
Company A3, Class of 1970
COL, USAR (Ret.)
Doug Norris
February 11, 2009
Dear Susan, Pat, Bill and Paul:
Coach Mike Casey called me today about Bills passing. We are deeply saddened and send our deepest sympathy. My wife Susan overheard the phone call and stated what a great job you and Bill have done raising the boys to be respectfull and honorable people. When they had stopped by the house after Pauls graduation, she felt the bond that they are special students, athletes and friends of mine.
God bless you all.
Those who have lived great and generous lives, live on forever.
Yours Sincerely,
Doug, Sue, Justin, Dylan & Ian Norris
and the Crown Point HS Swim Team Family
Jim Sullivan
February 11, 2009
Dear Susan and boys,
I am Bill's classmate, and have always treasured that relationship, and admired Bill. He is a fine man and soldier.
Well Done, Brother-Be Thou At Peace.
Jim Sullivan
Class of 1970
USMA
Marvin Martinez
February 11, 2009
Dear Susan and Family
Alvin called me today about Bills passing. I'm both shocked and deeply saddened at his loss. I first met Bill before he started school about 4yrs old back in Tolleston at the house on Taney St. Bill had the deepest Mr. Froggy type voice for a 4 yr old kid that you have ever heard. He and Alvin were the Taney Street Tigers. We used to watch noontime television together--Uncle Johnny Coons. Later we played football together at Merrillville and more than once Bill had to save my bacon from his left end position. This past summer I had the chance to visit with Alvin and Cheryl & Gerry out here in California. It was a good chance to revisit and catch up on memories of the entire family and especially Bills mom Bonnie and father Al Sr. I only have the fondest of memories of your husband and father. May he now be at rest. I'll sure miss him as I know you will as well.
Jim McHone
February 11, 2009
Bill and I were good friends at West Point and both of us stayed in the Army reserves to retire.
When our work is done
Our course on earth is run
May it be said well done
Be thou at peace
God speed Bill
Jim McHone D3 1970
I will visit you at West Point Next April at our 40th reunion! The burial at West Point will make your family proud of your service to America.
Frank Meltzer
February 11, 2009
Dear Schmidt Family:
I regret to learn of Bll's passing, he and Al were my childhood sports heroes. I recall every M'ville/Crown Point basketball game was quite an event. I have only fond memories of Bill and his classmates, including his running mate Pat O'Brien. The Merrillville Nation has always stuck together, even after all these years, and I offer our prayers for the family on their behalf. God Bless.......Frank Meltzer
Linda Pisani-Kennedy
February 10, 2009
Dear Schmidt family,
I am an old friend of the family and did not know Bill. However, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on his passing. He sounded like a very special man with many accomplishments. May his memories fill the void in your hearts and help to ease your pain.
Karen Drill
February 10, 2009
Dear Schmidt Family, I am very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I will always be grateful for the opportunity I had to share some time and memories with Bill at his recent Merrillville Class Reunion. Karen O'Brien Drill (Pat O'Brien's sister)
Tina Gravel
February 9, 2009
Dear Susie and the Schmidt Family, I worked with Bill at McAuto. He was my first boss at the beginning of my career. He taught me everything about being successful in computer business sales. I saw him at one of our reunions a few years ago in Chicago and he said his greatest achievement was his family. He was so proud of his children and wife. I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for you to lose such a great person. Bill was one of the funniest people I have ever known. I miss that laugh of his. God bless you all. Tina
CJ Johnson
February 9, 2009
I was shocked to hear from Rick Joliff about Bill's passing! Even though I graduated in 1968, I knew him from M'ville High School playing sports. May the Schmidt family please accept my thoughts and prays at this sad time. God Bless You All!
Miriam Raczynski
February 9, 2009
My condolences to the Schmidt Family. I was a classmate of Bill's at Merrillville. We graduated together. God rest his soul.
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