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Roger Schmitz Obituary
Roger G. "Struppy" Schmitz, 73, of Elkhart Lake, died Sunday evening, October 19, 2014 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center, Plymouth.
He was born April 25, 1941 in Marytown, son of the late Ervin & Lorraine (Halbach) Schmitz.
He attended St. Ann Catholic School.
Roger proudly served his country in the Army National Guard.
On February 4, 1961 he married Judith Sippel at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Parnell.
Roger had previously worked at Leverenz Shoe Co., Tecumseh Products and Klapperich Garage. He retired from Kohler Co. in 2005 after 42 years.
He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake.
Roger enjoyed working in his shop and camping.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Judy, his children: Marjorie (Don) Dykstra, Michael (Lisa) Schmitz, Mary (Kevin) Krupp, Marlene (Brian) Wilterdink, Mark (Renee) Schmitz and grandchildren, Carly Dykstra, Mitchell Dykstra & fiance, Mary Brazeal, Melissa Schmitz, Ryan Schmitz & fiance, Natasha Burgos, Keary (Kellie) Krupp, Cassie (Matt) Murray, Jason & Adam Zorn, Nicholas & Collin Wilterdink, Samantha Meyers and Cody Schmitz. He is further survived by three great grandchildren; Owen Murray, Ryker Zorn, Sofia Schmitz, five brothers, Gerry (Patt) Schmitz, Cyril (Kaylin) Schmitz, James (Dori) Schmitz, David (Lynn) Schmitz, Steven (Linda) Schmitz, five sisters; Diane (Dennis) Lenz, Marilyn Ramminger, Carol Walters, Laurie (Glenn) Neils, Judy (Pat) O'Neil, brother-in-law, Robert Williams, sister-in-law, Donna Schmitz, numerous Sippel brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Kenneth Schmitz, one sister, Lea Williams and brothers-in-law, Tony Ramminger & Edward Walters.
The funeral Mass for Roger will be celebrated at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake with Fr. Daniel Volkert officiating.
Entombment will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Kohler.
Family and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 2:00 pm until 5:45 pm when brief family rites will take place.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.
Roger's family would like to give a very heartfelt thank you to Dr, David Deubler and his staff for their dedicated care and to the staff at Hospice Advantage for the care and compassion shown to Roger.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel assisting the family.
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com
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Gary & Rosalie Henschel
October 27, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Schmitz family. May God's presence in your lives give you comfort, strength and peace. Gary and Rosalie Henschel
Gary and Donna Resimius
October 23, 2014
My mother and dad always thought Roger was always there for them. They always said he helped them very much. Bernard and Esther Schmidt
October 22, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to all of you..
Joel and bridget Reiss
Judy Doebert
October 22, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to you Judy and your family. Roger was one special man. Always had a smile on his face and always was so friendly every time I saw him. He will be greatly missed.
Larry & Judy Doebert
October 22, 2014
Our heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Bob and Judy Kraus
October 21, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I remember Roger and my Dad with there trucks. My dad was Elroy Vogel and he admired Roger for his talent in different things.
Cheryl Reilly
Jodie (Drake) Ausloos
October 21, 2014
My sympathy.
Janet Ballmer
October 21, 2014
My deepest sympathies. I'm glad I had a chances to see Roger in Feb. I'll always remember him out in the garage and always making me feel so welcomed along with his entire family
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