Francis J. "Frank" Schmidt Sr.

Francis J. "Frank" Schmidt, Sr.

Pennsauken - On March 1, 2018, beloved husband of 59 years to Dorothy E. (nee Wright) Schmidt. Beloved father of Patricia A. (Joe) Cornely, Francis J. (Maura) Schmidt, Jr., Dorothy E. (Larry) Nicoletto, Barbara J. Wheeler, Gregory S. (Tracy) Schmidt and Regina M. (Bill) Wheeler, caring brother of Regina Thomson, Jane Schultz and Mary Joyce Barnett and devoted grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mr. Schmidt was a Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War, he also served in the Reserves for 30 years, retiring as a Master Sgt. A Plumber by trade, Frank operated his own business and also served as a Plumbing Inspector. He was an active member of St. Peter's R.C. Church in Merchantville and was an active member of their Senior Ministry. Frank was also a member of St. Peter's Council #6735 Knights of Columbus. Relatives and Friends are invited to his Viewing, Tuesday evening, from 6:00 - 9:00PM, at Roedel-Krause Funeral Services, (now located at the Alloway building) 315 E. Maple Avenue (corner of Cove Road), Merchantville, NJ and on Wednesday morning beginning at 9:00 AM. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00AM at St. Peter's R.C. Church, 43 W. Maple Avenue, Merchantville. Interment will follow at Harleigh Cemetery - Garden of Honor Veterans Section, Camden, NJ. In lieu of flowers contributions in Frank's Memory, may be made to St. Peter's R.C. Church or to St. Peter's Senior Ministry at the above address. (www.roedelkrausefuneralservices.com)