Louis B. Schmeiske

To Lou's Family,
I had the pleasure of serving on the Fiske with Lou. We formed a six piece
band. I played trumpet and Lou played drums. When we would pull along side of a carrier or another large ship we would open up with"When the Saints come marching in". We had some great times overseas together. I remember one day he got zapped working on some equipment. He really hurt his hand but kept on working until he finished the job. He was one heck of a guy. Every once in a while i look...

Thanks to everyone who attended the service,my father will be missed. The best thing I liked about my Dad was his sense of humor,he could make laugh. He had alot of funny stories he would tell. I Love and miss you Dad. To Bob Fort,you say you knew my Dad and his Dad on Sullivan St. I would very much like to hear some stories,my email is [email protected] please feel free to contact me. William Schmeiske -son-

To April and Lou's Family, I did not know your Dad, but we were shipmates in the truest sense.

There is a bond between all who served aboard our beloved FISKE regardless of when we served - because we had "her" in common. I was aboard in the late 70's just before she was sold to the Turkish Navy. The other bond I share with your Dad, like Gil, was that I was also an ET and worked on the SPS 29 Air Search Radar while aboard.

I send my deepest sympathy and condolences...

April & the rest of Lou's family, From all who served with your Dad onboard the FISKE we wish him and you all 'Calm Seas & Following Winds' - now and forever.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time. Keep strong with memories!!! DonnaRae McAuliffe

Sorry to hear about your loss. Marietta and Chuck Beiling