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Frank Schmidler Obituary
He graduated from Port Washington High School. After high school, he heard the call of his country and enlisted in the United States Navy serving from 1942 to 1948 with an honorable discharge. While serving, he was in the Asianic Theater and the European Theater. After returning home, he attended the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree. He later received his Master of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison.
On August 23, 1952, he married Ruth Olm at Community United Church of Christ in Elkhart Lake. She preceded him in death on March 18, 1998.
For 31 years, Frank taught biology and physics at Plymouth High School, retiring in 1985.
He was a member of Community United Church of Christ in Elkhart Lake, he served for 7 years on the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Board of Education, was a member of the Elkhart Lake Fire Department, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers, and rarely missed a Ducks Unlimited Banquet.
He is survived by two children, Jane Schmidt of Elkhart Lake and John (Cindy) Schmidler of Carmel, IN and two grandsons, Rob Schmidt and Adam Schmidler. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a grandson, Jonathan and a son-in-law, David Schmidt.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Community United Church of Christ in Elkhart Lake with the Rev. Michael Safford-Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Cemetery in the Town of Rhine. Friends may call at the Church from 1 PM until the time of service.
Online condolences may be sent through www.schneiderlifetributes.com.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kim Eberhardt who provided tender loving care for Frank over the course of the past three years.
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April 19, 2012
Sorry to hear about your father , please accept our condolences
Mike & Chris Bartz
Rebecca Wagner
April 18, 2012
My condolences are with you and your family. May he rest in peace. Glad I could be apart of his care in the end of his journey.
Kathy Suemnicht
April 18, 2012
Jane and Rob, please accept my condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Anythig you need give me a call.
Janice Hovey
April 17, 2012
Mr. Schmidler was one of the BEST teachers I ever had!!! He was certainly my favorite. When I started teaching in the Plymouth District Schools I could always count on Mr. Schmidler to help me with my Science curriculum. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.
Debbie Meyer
April 17, 2012
My condolences to the family. I had the prevailedge to be a student of both Mr. And Mrs. Schmidler. They were not only good teachers, but wonderful people. May God bless your family during this difficult time.
Robert De Smidt
April 17, 2012
Just spoke to Jim Greathouse and was made aware of your loss. Jim loved your Dad and I offered to pass on his condolences. I learned much about your Dad from Jim over the past years. I worked with Jim for many years at the Brady Corporation in Milwaukee. We try to stay in touch but haven't talked for 2 years and I was led to call him today and he made me aware of Dad's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your families. I know you are all saddened by this loss but you can also find joy in knowing he is enjoying a far better place.
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