Terry Ralph Schmidt

Terry Ralph Schmidt obituary, Belleville, IL

Terry Ralph Schmidt

Terry Schmidt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Aug. 12, 2025.
Terry Ralph Schmidt, 78, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, May 28, 1947, in Alton, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Terry worked as a real estate appraiser and as an operating engineer for Clark Refinery. He was a member of the Bass Club, Loyal Order of the Moose, and an avid golfer.
He was preceded in death by his:
Parents: Ralph W. and Nina, nee Harris, Burtiss, Schmidt
Grandsons
Jeffrey Wallace
Joshua Anderson
Step-grandson: Zachary Hutchison
Surviving are his:
Wife: Karen D., nee Dohm, Johnston Schmidt of Belleville, IL
Daughter: Diana Anderson of Granite City, IL
Stepson: Robert Johnston of Belleville, IL
Step-daughter: Angie Johnston Hutchison of Belleville, IL
Brother: Randall A. Schmidt of Cape Coral, FL
Sister: Carla Jane (Joseph) Conrad of East Alton, IL
Grandchildren
Jonathon Wallace
Justin Wallace
Step-grandson: Jacob Hutchison
Great-grandchildren: Willow and Crew
Several nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Moose Lodge 1221
Services: No services will be held.

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Beverly Ruser

August 13, 2025

Friends for MANY years Terry's death came as a shock! He was always ready to help with anything and was a great person, he WILL b missed! Terry's was devoted to his wife, Karen, and my thoughts r also with her! Another good, faithful and enjoyable man is now with God.

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