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James Schmidt Obituary
James M. Schmidt
1954-2022
KENOSHA - James M. Schmidt, 67, of Kenosha, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at North Point Senior Living.
Born in New Jersey, on November 7, 1954, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rita (Howes) Schmidt.
James completed his Bachelor's degree and worked as a Medical Technologist at hospitals for many years and retired from St. Catherine's Hospital in 2017. He was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Schmidt; son, James M. (Gwen Thoreson) Schmidt, Jr.; his significant other, Dawn Jurca; her children: Allison (Mitch) Braver and Nelson Schneider; two grandchildren: Kelly Schmidt and Sophia Wiseman; five brothers; one sister; eight nieces and nephews; and five great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date with military honors.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
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Thomas Van Caster
July 1, 2022
In loving memory of a great guy and wonderful person. May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Lou Rugani
June 30, 2022
Jim is my cousin. May his memory be a blessing.
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