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Merlin Schmidt Obituary
Merlin was born on September 14, 1931 in the Town of Sheboygan Falls to the late Edward and Viola (Steitz) Schmidt. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School. He served his country in the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. While stationed in West Virginia, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Shirley Metze on April 25, 1953. When he returned from the service, he worked with his dad on the family dairy farm as well as Plymouth Implement and the Kohler Company until he took over the farm.
Merlin was a member of Saron UCC, where he served on the consistory board, search committee, a member of Saron UCC Brotherhood and played on the men's dart ball team. He enjoyed listening to Rush Limbaugh and Paul Harvey, watching the Green Bay Packers, beekeeping and traveling, especially bus tours. Merlin also spent time with the Johnsonville Fire Department.
This past April Merlin and Shirley celebrated 71 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed playing cards with their neighborhood card clubs whom they played with for 35 years. Merlin cherished spending time with his family whom he loved dearly. He felt truly blessed being able to watch his grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren grow.
Merlin is survived by his wife: Shirley Schmidt; children: Michael (Jeanette) Schmidt, Cindy (Kurt) Kwekkeboom, and Mark (Therese) Schmidt; grandchildren: Matthew (Sarah) Schmidt, Joseph (Adrienne) Schmidt, Kenneth (Sara) Schmidt, Luke (Tracy) Kwekkeboom, Mitchell (Ashley) Schmidt, Daniel (Crystal) Schmidt, and Edward (Jessica) Schmidt; 17 great-grandchildren; sister: Lorraine Barthels; and brother-in-law: Robert Metze. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Viola Schmidt; granddaughter: Amy Kwekkeboom; parents-in-law: Victor and Bertha Metze; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Duaine Barthels, Eileen Metze, and Mary (Kenneth) Kallenberg.
A private family service is being held to honor Merlin's life. He will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Plymouth.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Wittkopp location, is assisted the family with arrangements.
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Connie
May 17, 2024
Please accept my sympathy, with the passing of Merlin!
I did not know him that well, as I take care of his wife Shirley, but in passing, when he visited with his daughter, he was always so kind, and would joke some, and he ALWAYS had a smile on his face, appeared to be a very nice man.
Please keep his memories close to your heart, and think of them often, and he will always be with you. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs, I am so sorry for your loss, wishing you peace at this difficult time.
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Scott Rohde
May 16, 2024
Michael, Cindy and Mark and families, I am so sorry to hear this news! I have fond memories of your folks when I hung around with Mark in those school years. Your folks were always so nice! The old neighborhood sure is getting thin with the passing of all the old neighbors that we grew up with! I will cherish those memories!
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