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Paul Schmidt Obituary
Paul was retired after 22 years as store manager at Schmidt's Carpet in Edwardsville. Previously he was employed at Edwardsville Lumber Company where he worked for 21 years.
Paul was born April 7, 1926, in Edwardsville, the son of the late Edward C. & Elizabeth M. (Novak) Schmidt. He married Betty M. Mueller on May 14, 1949, in Edwardsville.
Besides his wife, Paul is survived by 2 sons, Terry L. Schmidt & his wife Ann of St. Louis, Mo, Thomas L. Schmidt & his wife Deb of Lafayette, Indiana; 1 daughter Tracey B. Fleming & husband Dennis of Edwardsville; 8 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Tim) Leinberger, Andrew, Benjamin, Zachary, and Lucas Schmidt, Tricia, John, and Joseph Fleming; 4 great grandchildren, Terrion Mills, Emma, Claire, & Lily Leinberger; 1 brother, Robert L. Schmidt & his wife Boots of Aurora, Illinois; 1 brother-in-law, Richard V. Mueller & his wife Rosemary of Edwardsville; and many nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Margaret Schmidt.
Paul was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Trinity Lutheran Church Men's Club, as well as many boards & committees at the church. He was a graduate of Edwardsville High School. He was a Veteran having served in the 63rd Infantry Division under General Patton in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was also a member of the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199 and VFW Post 1299, the last Man's Club, Past President of the Edwardsville Lions Club, Senior Golf and Senior Bowing League. His interests included many outside activities, hunting, and fishing.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. John Schank officiating. Interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery.
Family requests memorials to Trinity Lutheran School, Trinity Lutheran Church, or a charity of the donor's choice. Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Concolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Schmidt
Eric Hosto
March 2, 2013
Tracey, I am sorry to her about the loss of your father.
My neighborhood has lost a wonderful and kind man and he will be missed.
Art Reames
February 28, 2013
Family of Paul, sorry to hear of his passing. We bowled and played Dart Ball in the church league a few years ago. I always enjoyed talking to him and also purchased many floor coverings and material over the years. Sorry that I'm out of town & unable to express my sympathy in persn. Paul will be missed by many, but we all have good memories of him. May God's Loving hands lift you up in this time of sorrow. Art Reames
Larry and Kathy Moore
February 28, 2013
Betty, Terry, Ann, Tom and Debbie, Tracey and Dennis. Larry and I can't express what we felt when Paul passed away. He was loved and known by so many people. He always had a smile on his face and a hug for me. You have our deepest sympathy and prayers for your whole family. We are sorry we cannot be there. We are so sorry for your loss.
February 27, 2013
Dear Betty,Terry,Tom& Tracey,
I am so saddened to hear of Paul's passing.
What a good friend he was to my Mom&Dad and all of our family.
Alot of great memories, especially that Paul always called me Kimmy and he always had a smile and a hug for me.
I will miss him.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand and give you peace and comfort.
Love,
Tony & Kim(Finke)Damiano
Jan (Niebur) Muckensturm
February 27, 2013
Traci and Tom: So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a very nice man.
Marcia Seeger Gregor
February 27, 2013
Mrs. Schmidt, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Although I did not reaaly know you, my parents did. May God give you great comfort during this difficult time!
Bob and Cindy Lautner
February 26, 2013
Betty and family...When I heard about Paul passing it brought to mind the many times I had contact with him over the years; I always recall him smiling, his laughter and his sense of humor. I also still remember many Trinity trips for basketball games, choral concerts, etc., in my (much) younger years. I also remember how helpful my parents always found him with various home improvement projects at our house while growing up and for my mom after dad passed. I know Paul will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but try to take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place and that he has left a positive mark on the many people he knew and helped! I am sorry Cindy and I won't be able to attend services but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fritz and Mary Lou Frueh
February 26, 2013
Mrs. Schmidt, Bob and Boots,
We were saddened to learn of Paul's passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Sharon Macdonald McBrien
February 26, 2013
Betty, Tom and Tracey, Joey and Johnny, So sorry for you loss. Paul was a dear friend to my Mom and Dad. I always loved talking with him and joking around. Your families are in our prayers. Paul will be missed.
Vern & Betty Bunte
February 26, 2013
Betty and family. we want to extend our
sympathy to you during this difficult time.We enjoyed a friendship from high
school,the lumber yard and the school
reunions when we were able to attend.
February 26, 2013
Paul was a strong Gentle man who always cared for others by action and words. He is certainly a true representative of the Greatest Generation. He will be missed off that first treat the Legion. Gerry Gilman
February 25, 2013
Mrs. Schmidt and family, my condolences to all of you on Paul's passing. I got to know him over the last 35 years of deer hunting together and he was truly a great sportsman and man. For the past 10 years of hunting he would always shake our hands and tell us it was his last year to go, and there he was the next year, headed to his special place by the pond. Now he's sitting at the pond waiting on that big one to walk by him. God bless all of you with the knowledge of how great of a guy he was.
Bill Foe
Donna Ahlert
February 25, 2013
So sorry to hear about Paul's passing. He was always so nice to me when I worked at Montclaire Bowl. Hope he is getting strikes in Heaven.
Jill Launter
February 25, 2013
Mrs. Schmidt, Tom, Tracy and family,
Please except my condolences.
I had great respect for Paul. I was always amazed when I would run in to him and Mrs. Schmidt they would reconize me and alway ask about my family.
I know it is very hard to lose a husband and a parent. Hold those memories deep in your hearts.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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