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Cecelia T. Schmitz
March 13, 2019
Roger was a sweet boy, I remember playing hide-n-seek in the house in Blue Springs, MO, when Roger was maybe about 7 years old. It was a fun time!
March 11, 2008
Little Rog,
It is now 3:30 AM, exactly 2 years ago today at this time you took your last breath. Your last trip on this earth.
Before I knew you, before you were even born I loved you. I was the proudest man in the world the day you born. Big dreams, high hopes for you. Our trips began. The first trip home.Your first big wheel,first swingset, first bicycle.The adventurous trips through school.Then the ski trips, the little league trips, the trips to the beaches of Florida and California.The trips through a few high schools, but you made it.
You chose to make the NOLS trip on your own and you excelled. Then the trip back home to work with me .Then the trip of a lifetime to start your own family. Maddie ,at 9 years old, is the little caring, loving mother. Noah, at 5 years old is very thoughtful and considerate. Jude, at 3 years old, is a free spirit in his own little world. All three are the sum of you. I don't know how Nancy does it sometimes, but I am very proud of her, as you would be.
Kendall is as smart and pretty as they come at 3 years old. Bella is a little redheaded fireball at 2 years old.
I wish I could remove the hurt, pain, sadness and heartbreak from Mom,Jenna,Joe ,Josh,Jenny and Nancy and the kids.
We talk about you often. I will keep your stories going.
I miss your hugs, your humor, working with you and cooking out with you.I miss the golf trips with you,Joe and Josh. I miss the Easter egg hunts, the 4th of July fireworks, Thanksgiving dinners and most of all Christmas with you
The only trip I regret is the last one you had to make by yourself. Knowing my mom and grandma and grandpa Keenan, I am pretty sure you were not alone.
Thank you for being my little Roger.It is an honor being your father.I have been blessed.
Until we meet again, Prayers,Peace and my Love.
Dad
Tonja Brown
March 11, 2008
What a loving family. I wish I knew all of you, and Roger too.
I am a granddaughter of the late Dorothy Schmitz Pacheco.
March 6, 2008
Good morning Rog,
That sounds so nice... Rog, so soft.
I can't find a way to express what is in my heart, soul, and mind. I miss you. I love you. Such simple words. Too human, now that you are not here.
This season, Easter season, this week is painful.
Sunday evening, the next night I went home from the hospital and slept in my bed. I already knew you were gone, I knew when Nancy called Saturday evening.
I needed to do this by myself, alone. I went through every memory from your birth to this day in 24 hours. It was forever, and still not enough. I prayed for help I didn't want. Faith...I would survive, my family would survive. Love...all the love I have would be enough. Strength...my physical human body able to withstand what it was about to be asked to do. The pain...of your dad, Joe, Josh, and Jenna, Nancy, and our grandchildren Madelynne, Noah, Jude, Kendall, Bella(new born a few days new), and all future grandchildren.
I am blessed with all their love. I worry how they feel, hurt, cry, grow, learn. I know you are with us, your love, our love.
It is very early morning, still dark. I can hear the birds singing, awakening. I heard them sing when we left the hospital early in the morning,the last time I saw you. We all went home.
I worry I will forget, I worry I will forget the emotion of pain. The last emotions. The pain, sadness, crying, fear, loneliness. The miracle of death, not of this earth, heavenly.
My last memories with you, shared with my family.
I love you Rog, simple words so strong,
Mom
Jolene Schmitz
March 14, 2007
My dearest first born child,
Roger III, I have loved you unconditionally all my life. I will until that life is completed.
I want to thank you for all you are to me. A blond hair, green eyed skinny boy. A grown man, tall, strong. Although sensitive, innocent, and somewhat naive to this world's expectations. And yet you managed to keep that little boy alive within you. Those green eyes that have a way of looking right into your heart, and that smile that fades away ever so slowly. And yet you are still there, lingering. I have captured your heart and tucked it in mine to keep you safe. You will always live there within me.
Life on this earth has brought many challenges. This is the most difficult. The most painful. We are human, and yet we are asked to accept what is not humanly possible.
I awake every morning and give thanks for my blessings and ask for just a little more strength today. I ask that all of us be kind to each other and love unconditionally.
"Do unto to others as you would have them do unto you"
I pray for guidance and healing for all my family, so that we may be able to fulfill our purpose here on earth.
Roger, on your last day on earth we gave forgiveness in your name. I felt that day I didn't need to forgive you, you had been glorified. I, instead asked for forgiveness. Today, I ask again.
"Please forgive them for they know not what they do"
I love you, I miss you, I think about you in every moment, I see you in Joe, Josh, and Jenna. I see you in the faces of your children Madelynne 8 yrs, Noah 4 yrs, and Jude 2 yrs. We will keep you there forever.
Thank you God for your creation of my child,
Mom
Valerie Schmitz
March 14, 2007
Roger, I miss you and pray for you and your wonderful family every day. Please watch over us. Love, Valerie
roger Schmitz
March 13, 2007
Keep watch over us, Rog. We love and miss you very much. Grandpa Schmitz
geri tatum
March 12, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
March 11, 2007
It has been a year since young Roger returned home. We think about him often, miss him greatly and continue to pray for healing for his wonderful family.
With warm regards,
Joe, Teresa and Meagan Schmitz
Aunt Cissy Schmitz
March 9, 2007
Roger, thanks for coming to visit me in my backyard. Your uncle Joe would like a visit, too! Will you see what you can do about that? I told him you had a good sense of humor and that he should do as much work outside as possible.
We miss you and love you very much. Aunt Cissy
Marci LaMar
July 7, 2006
Happy Birthday Roger!!!!!!!! We Miss you!
gladys mcglon
March 31, 2006
Roger and Joleen,our hearts are broken at the loss of one your most precious gifts from God.Listen closely, for he will always let you know,he is near.
Joseph and Gladys McGlon
Cecelia T. Schmitz
March 31, 2006
As Roger's aunt, one of my favorite memories is when he and his little brother, Joe, and I played hide and seek in the house. We moved some of the furniture to have new and better hiding places! As a child, Roger always seemed to have a smile on his face and as an adult, he always had a kind word for everyone - and he always seemed to make everyone around him feel special. Roger I miss you and I will always love you. Aunt Cissy
Megan Tunley (Clarke)
March 30, 2006
To the Schmitz family, I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Roger Schmitz,Jr
March 29, 2006
To all , please leave your favorite Roger story.We are sure there are many.
Thank You for Caring,
Roger Schmitz,Jr
Tonja Heird
March 28, 2006
Roger would be my second cousin. It is unfortuate that I never got to know him, or the rest of my extended family there in Missouri. My prayers are with the Schmitz family in this time of sorrow.
Bill Marshall
March 27, 2006
Roger and Jolene: I just found out about your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. I hope that in some small way I was able to be of help to you. God bless you and your family.
Terri Orlando
March 21, 2006
Roger, Jolene and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so very hard to lose a son. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christel Walker
March 21, 2006
Rog, I miss you dearly. You were one of my dearest friends and an amazing soul. Your life will be missed in more ways than words could ever express. I love you. To The family of Roger.... Jolene, Big Rog, Jena, Joe and Josh.... I am so sorry for your loss. Rog shared pieces of himself to everyone he touched. And for that, He will live within us all forever. Nancy-pants, I love you and those three beautiful kids, and I will be here for you all, always......You are in my thoughts now and forever, and that was... and always will be. My heart goes out to you for an eternity.
All My love, Christel Walker aka...Utah.
Roger Schmitz,jr
March 19, 2006
Our family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their prayers,contributions,condolences,
and thoughtfulness during our time of grieving for Roger.More importantly,we would like to thank you for your friendship. It has helped us tremendously.
Rogers Family
Ian Isherwood
March 18, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met and bacame very good friends with Roger when I was an exchange student (from New Zealand)at Blue Springs High. Roger was a tremedous person, a great friend and was a big part of my 12 months in Blue Springs. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Andrea Casburn & family
March 17, 2006
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Roger will be missed tremendously by so many people. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Lewis
March 17, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers and with you during this difficult time.
Jake and Julie Lewis
J.R. Chappell
March 17, 2006
Iam very sorry for your loss. I had the good fortune to climb with Roger on several occaisions and always thoroughly enjoyed our time together. Roger helped put up a climbing wall in my barn. We spent many pleasant hours working and climbing together. I will miss his easy smile and good energy.
Joe Bates
March 16, 2006
One thing I am going to miss is that every time I would see him, no matter where or what the scene was, the 1st thing he would say to me was "Biff" with a smooth mannerly tone that sometimes made me think if he knew my real name :) He was a great person and a great friend! He will be missed but will live forever in the minds of many.
Mark Conley
March 16, 2006
We would like to express our deepest sympathy. Roger had a way of making everybody he came in contact with special. He will be deeply missed by anyone who knew him. Our prayers go out to his family.
Brad, Nikki, and Ally Meyers
March 16, 2006
Roger was an incredible person and a great friend who will be missed deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Debbie & Brandan Burdick - Hodal
March 16, 2006
We want to express our deepest sympathy. Our prayers go out to your whole family.
Jennifer Kane-Cunningham
March 16, 2006
I am so sorry. My thoughts are prayers are with your family.
Tammi Davis
March 16, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with The Schmitz family. May God grant his wife and children the strength and love they will need in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Jason, Tammi & Jordan Davis
Susie Phillips
March 16, 2006
We are so sad for your family.Roger was one of the boys favorite friends.What a sense of humor.He will leave a hole in everyones heart.Our prayers are with you.
Chad,Joe,Johnnies mom and dad
Jon, Andrea, and Logan Marcum
March 16, 2006
We are very sorry for your loss. Roger was a great guy and a friend. He was like an older brother to Jon and meant the world to Jon and myself. We are really going to miss him. There are not many people like Roger out there in this world. We are thinking of you all!
Sidna Adams
March 16, 2006
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult transition. Our love to each of you.
Melissa John (Hull)
March 16, 2006
My deepest sympathies are extended to the entire family. Although I did not know Roger, his wife Nancy was like a daughter to me during her teenage years. He must have been a very special person to all who knew him. I am sorry for the loss that you all have suffered.
Walter Schwartz
March 15, 2006
We only knew Roger for a short time, but we really were impressed by his spirit and attitude. He helped us in many ways and we will always remember him.
Walter Schwartz and
Laurel Stoll
Jason Coffey
March 15, 2006
Roger was such a fun loving person.
I had the pleasure of sharing some of my life with him. He was an old soul. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children.
The Coffey family
Gerald A Vigliaturo
March 15, 2006
Jolene, Roger, Nancy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Carrie Willetts
March 15, 2006
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for Roger's family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Beth Jones
March 15, 2006
Pug, I am so sorry to hear about your son. I never had the pleasure of meeting R3, but have heard he was a real sweetheart. I'm sure he will be missed by all that did know him. My heart goes out to you and your entire family in this most difficult time. May God bless you all.
Pat Thomas
March 15, 2006
I'm so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.
Pat Thomas and Family
Stephanie Gillotti
March 15, 2006
I cannot begin to express the deep regret that I feel for Roger's family, Nancy and your childrens loss. Roger had a wonderful heart and will truly be missed by so many people. I feel so blessed to have known him. You are all in my prayers.
Natalie Dunn Walsh
March 15, 2006
I remember Roger when we were kids living in Blue Springs. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Gary Foster
March 15, 2006
I, like so many others of his work family, thought the world of R-3. He was a fine person. I will miss his occasional calls to inquire about me and keep me up to date on what was going on in his life. We send our deepest sympathy to his family - Gary & Pat
Jason & Heather Morgan
March 15, 2006
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Roger. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Roger's family.
Crissy, Scott and Alivia See
March 15, 2006
We cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Everytime we saw Roger all he could talk about was Nancy and his beautiful children. The sparkle in his eye when he spoke about them is something that will never be forgotten. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest sympathy,
Suzanne Miller (Cretel)
March 15, 2006
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
geri, david, ant, and stef tatum
March 15, 2006
we would like to send our deepest sympathy to all family members. little rog was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. may all of us find comfort in knowing that he is at peace. god bless
Paul Clark
March 15, 2006
I want to send my deepest thoughts and prayers to the Schmitz family.
Paul Clark and Family
Debbie Richardson
March 15, 2006
I am so terribly sorry for your tremendous loss. I met him recently and the impression he left will last and last. Roger, Joleen and family, again, I am truly sorry and I will keep you all in my prayers.
Trevor Wyatt
March 14, 2006
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Roger's family. Roger was a true friend and a great person. He will be missed sincerely.
Trevor and Kelli Wyatt
Danny Bartlett and Nicki Beckerdite
March 14, 2006
We want to express deepest sympathies and our prayers go out to the family.
Jeremy Lowe and Family
March 14, 2006
I deeply regret to hear of your loss. I knew Roger since we were children. He was a good man. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Kaye Ried
March 14, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you at this time.
Kaye Ried
(Ryan & Devons Aunt)
Mary Lumadue
March 14, 2006
My heart goes out to Roger's family and his children. I went to school with Roger and even though we haven't seen each other in many years, I am deeply saddened for the loss that you are suffering. May God's peace and grace be with you all.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Mary Malicoat-Lumadue
Leslie
March 14, 2006
I am sorry for the families loss. Roger was a very charismatic guy and will be missed by many. I pray God is with all of you in your time of need. I also pray the family can surround his young children to help them find comfort in what must be a confusing time.
Danny Hill
March 14, 2006
I cannot begin to put into words the sadness I feel about Roger. I didn’t get a chance to see Roger often but I knew every time I did it was like he didn’t miss a beat. First thing Roger would do was ask me about my daughter and I could always see his eyes get brighter when he talked about his own children. Nancy if there is anything you or the family need anything please don’t hesitate to ask. Roger, is a good friend, he will be missed him very much.
Ken and Tara Markham
March 14, 2006
We'd like to express our deepest sympathy to Roger, Jolene, Nancy, and the entire family. We're so sorry for your loss.
Phil Jones
March 14, 2006
Pugo,I'm sorry for your loss. R-3 was a fine young man and he will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers go out to you and your entire family. God Bless you.
Phil J "ceesco"
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