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William "Bill" Schmidt
1954 - 2026
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1954
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2026
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William Schmidt Obituary
Nov 9, 1954 - Mar 11, 2026
William E. "Bill" Schmidt, 71, of DeForest, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Bill was born on November 9, 1954, to Ervin and Ruby Ann (Reddeman) Schmidt in Portage, Wisconsin. Bill married the former Nancy Wolff in 1979 and were blessed with two sons, Timothy and Andrew. Bill enjoyed a long and dedicated career with Radford Company and Stock Lumber.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Burke Lutheran Church, 5720 Portage Rd., Madison, Wisc. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will follow at the church.
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