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David M. ""Dave"" Schmitz
1972-2020
David M. "Dave" Schmitz, 47, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 15, 1973, in Kenosha, he was the son of Bernie and Fran (Iaquinta) Schmitz. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School and St. Norbert College where he continued his hockey career.
On October 10, 1998, he married Lissa Sevick at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and 306 Club. He enjoyed coaching his boys' hockey and baseball teams, playing hockey, and working. He loved playing hockey in the backyard with his boys. Dave was very proud of his daughter starting college at Marquette University this fall. His kid-ish smile lit up the room. Dave owned and managed Highway C Service Outdoor Power Equipment for over 30 years, with his dad and his brother, Mike.
Dave is survived by his wife, Lissa Schmitz of Pleasant Prairie; three children, Alyssa, Jack and Connor Schmitz; his parents, Bernie and Fran Schmitz of Pleasant Prairie; two brothers, Mike Schmitz and Jeff (Karmella) Schmitz both of Kenosha; sister-in-law, Christina (Karnes) Carranza; and brother-in-law, Robert Harold Karnes. He is further survived by other loving family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. James Santarelli, Dr. Malik Bandealy, and the staff at Hospice Alliance for all of their wonderful care.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date due to the current pandemic. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for Dave's children's education would be appreciated. Please make checks out to Lissa Schmitz and mail to Highway C, 13325 Wilmot Rd, Kenosha, WI 53142.
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Michael Donovan
November 14, 2021
Please accept my sincere condolences. I played hockey at St. Norbert with Dave. He was a great guy and teammate.
Toni Harrington Osgood and Keith Osgood
September 29, 2020
Dave was such a joyful nice kind man. He was good at business and always was a positive person. He will be missed. Our Heavenly Father please comfort the family and give them peace that surpasses all understanding. Keith and I send our deepest sympathy to Lissa, their children, as well as the rest of the family and friends. With fond Memories, Toni and Keith Osgood.
Rich Sleyster
September 18, 2020
During the 37 years I knew Dave he was always cheerful and funny. I admired him for that. Rest In Peace Dave. My condolences to Lissa and the Schmitz family.
Marie Serpe
September 16, 2020
My thoughts are with you. I was so sad to hear of Dave"s passing.
Sending Prayers for Comfort to Family, and Peace in your Hearts.
Robert E Schmitz
September 9, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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