Ernest M. Schmidt

Ernest M. Schmidt Delta Twp. Age 87, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Ernest was born October 2, 1921, in Lansing, Michigan the son of Emil and Hermina (Heinz) Schmidt. Ernest was a W.W.II Navy veteran serving 8 years in the South Pacific Fleet. He retired from General Motors plant engineering in 1978 after 30 years of service. A loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend will be dearly missed by all. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Rudy and George Schmidt and sister, Alma Rosendahl. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Phyllis; children, William (Marsha) Schmidt, Diane (Mike) Wilkinson and Sue (Fred) Marsh; brother, Richard (Margie) Schmidt of Dansville, MI; sister, Kathy (Jack) Isbell of Sapuka, OK; ten grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Delta Chapel with Chaplain Charles Krueger officiating. Interment will follow in Delta Center Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends, Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice in memory of Ernest. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.palmerbush.com.