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John Schmitz
1943 - 2025
BORN
1943
DIED
2025
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John Schmitz Obituary
Born January 8, 1943, Jack served in the U.S. Navy and later retired as Clarkson Postmaster after a long career with the U.S. Postal Service. He and his wife, Lois, shared 58 years of marriage and raised two sons.
Jack loved sports-especially football, fast-pitch baseball, and golf-and was a dedicated Nebraska Huskers fan. He coached Little League, led Boy Scouts, and played piano in the band Coldshot.
He is survived by his wife, Lois; sons Greg (Marge) and Doug (Lori); granddaughter Jenna (Tom); brother Dan; sisters Patricia, Bonnie, and Betty; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held September 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Maple Ridge Retirement Community in Omaha, with a reception to follow. Military burial will be at a later date.
Jack's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Karen Gestrine
September 9, 2025
I worked with Jack at the Columbus Post Office in the 70´s. Was always amazed at his ability to play the piano. My deepest sympathy. Karen Gestrine, retired Osceola Postmaster
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