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Joseph W.
"Joe" Schmidt
RIVERTON - Joseph W. "Joe" Schmidt, 65, of Riverton, died at 1:00 am, Friday, June 15, 2012 at his home. He was born July 21, 1946 in Springfield, IL to Ellis A. and Helen A. Molohon Schmidt. He married Elizabeth A. "Beth" Johnson on April 7, 1973 and she survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Jodi Schmidt (companion: Shayne Emery) of Waverly, Tracy (Mark) Becker of Riverton and Heather (Mike) Kosikas of Cedar Rapids, IA; two grandchildren; Justin Becker and Bradyn Kosikas; two brothers, Michael (Debra) Schmidt of Elkhart and John (Julia) Schmidt of Sherman and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
His parents preceded him in death.
Joe was a member of St. John's Vianney Church in Sherman, where he served as a finance officer and also was a past trustee. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus – Marian Council #3914 in Riverton and was a Faithful Navigator, Grand Knight and District Deputy within the organization. He had also held various other positions with the Knights of Columbus and had been an active volunteer with their fish and chicken fries. He was an usher at Sangamon Auditorium at UIS; enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and was always ready to help anyone in need.
He was a farmer and also worked at the Springfield Diocese Pastoral Center as a grounds keeper.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard.
Funeral Mass: 10 am, Monday, June 18, 2012 at St. John's Vianney Church in Sherman, with Monsignor Carl Kemme officiating. Burial will follow at Joel Hall Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus-Marian Council or to the American Lung Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph SCHMIDT
Bill Fawns
June 19, 2012
Jodi,Tracy,& Heather,
I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember him from the days of me driving your School Bus. He was always a friendly guy when I would see him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bill Fawns
Athens,Il.
Pat Coffey Ashton
June 18, 2012
Dear Beth and Family,
I truly am sorry to read of your loss. I can't find words right now to express my smypathies. Remember I'm here any time you need a friend....please call. Love to you and family.
Susan Becker
June 18, 2012
I was privileged to work with Joe as an usher at Sangamon Auditorium. He was a true gentleman, always patient, kind and conciencious. It was an inspiration to see him come to volunteer even through his illness. I will miss him.
Tom & Jane Wilson
June 17, 2012
To Beth & Family,
May you remember Joe this Father's Day and all of the great memories you had with him. He was a wonderful person to know. May God bless all of you at this time of sorrrow.
Tom & Jane Wilson
Virden, Illinois
John and Judi Kosikas
June 17, 2012
To Beth and Family and our daughter/law Heather and family, goes our Deepest Sympathy and Love. Joe was such a kind and caring person. He will be so missed. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Denny and Chris Kirchgesner Family
June 17, 2012
Beth and all the Schmidt Family, please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Joe. I've known him since we were kids. Joe's been a great example of a Christian gentleman. We will remember him in our prayers. I'm so glad I was able to visit him and pray with him before he passed. I was surprised he was able to make the Sign of the Cross, then smile when I told him so many people were praying for him.
Harry & Nancy Jackson
June 16, 2012
To those who loved Joe please know that we send our thoughts and prayers for you during this time. His smile as he watched his grandchildren play said it all!
Debbie Held
June 16, 2012
A sad day for the UIS usher volunteers. He will be sadly missed.
June 16, 2012
June 16, 2012
Beth and Family we are sorry to hear about Joe he was a special person we will miss him. You all are in our prayers
George & Peggy Tregoning
(Springfield, IL)
Joseph Williams
June 16, 2012
One of the requirements to being a Knight of Columbus is that you have to be a Catholic gentleman......and Joe was the perfect example of that.
The Knights of Council 3914 mourn the loss of a friend and brother.
My sympathies go out to Beth and the family at this time of great sadness.
Dan Beranek
June 16, 2012
I am so sorry for you loss Joe was a wonderful man and was a pleasure to know him each and everyday I workeded with him at the CPC I know that if I needed anythng or just to talk that Joe was always there for me.
grace Callaway-Gum
June 16, 2012
Jodi and family,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Grace (Callaway) Gum
John and Joanne Gaston and family
June 16, 2012
Beth and Family, we are saddened by Joe's passing. Please know that you are in our prayers during this most difficult time.
June 16, 2012
BETH AND FAMILY, I AM VERRY SORRY ABOUT JOE YOU HAVE MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS WITH YOU. I AM IN FLORIDA & CANNOT ATTEND. I WOULD LIKE TO BE THERE IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. TOM WILSON
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