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Joseph Schmidt Obituary

SCHMIDT, JOSEPH JOHN In loving memory of Joseph Schmidt who passed away on August 14, 2009, at the age of 81. Joe was born on April 1, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served in the United States Marine Corps, and was well respected in the photographic industry for over 40 years. He is survived by a brother, Clarence; a sister, Mary Ann; his sons, Jeffrey and Mitch; and daughters, Jennifer and Melinda. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren, Justin, Joseph, Jeffrey, Annsylinn, Katelin, Tianna, Chelan, Roslyn, Jose, Victoria, Melissa, Carson, and Cayden; four great-grand-children, Reginold, Emma, Aubrey and Adrian. We will all miss Grandpa Joe dearly and he will forever stay in our hearts. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at 12 noon at St. Mary's Church, 13th East Avenue, Escondido, reception to follow.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Aug. 19, 2009.

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Sue & Steve Apodaca

August 22, 2009

Seeing your dad's picture in the paper brought back good memories from Kingston Dr. in Escondido.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Bill Watson ([email protected])

August 22, 2009

Jeff, Mitch, Jenny & Louie
I was saddened to hear the news of your Dads passing I had spoke to him last in Jan. of 2008 shortly after my father passed. He was still the same guy that I would see every morning when we would meet at your house before school. That smile and since of humor took me to days past. He was a good man that loved his family very much. He will be missed by many.

Windy and Joan Wendler

August 21, 2009

We will miss your visits back to Wisconsin and those birthday phone calls. Buddies all of our school days, in the Marine Corps and afterward standing up for each other on our wedding days. Sharing good old times as couples before and after the move to the west coast. We shall miss you!

August 21, 2009

Dear Jeff, Jennie,Mitch & Louie
Ray & I were sad to hear of your dad's passing. We will always remember the good times we had when he came to Wis to visit. He is truly missed but we will always have our memories.
Love Ray & Judie (Art's daughter the "oldest" cousin) Jacoby

Loran & Anne Schmidt

August 20, 2009

Dearest Jeff, Mitch, Jenny and Louie -

Loran and I were so sad to hear about Uncle Joey's passing away. He was always in our thoughts and prayers. We shall truly miss his smiles, laughters and his special Christmas cards! He was a very special person and loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. He is now at rest and can sleep peacefully. All of our love and prayers go out to each and everyone of you.

Love,
Loran and Anne Schmidt and family

August 20, 2009

Dear Jeff, Mitch, Jenny & Melinda:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry we can't be with you at this time. Uncle Joe was truly a kind and very loving man and he remains forever in our hearts.
With love,
Norm and Donna (Schmidt) D'Angelo (Art's daughter)

August 20, 2009

Dear Jeff, Mitch,Jenny and Melinda--I am deeply sorry for your loss; I had so wanted to be there with all of you to honor my dear Uncle! Please accept my apologies for not being with you at this time....I will be in touch soon.....he will always be in my heart!!!

With much love and a heavy heart!!!!
your cousin Nancy Roth Jackelen(Bernice's daughter)

Ann & Gail Brownlow

August 20, 2009

To Jeff Schmidt and his entire family we send our condolences for the passing of his father Joseph John Schmiidt.

Our thoughts are with you.

Mrs. Ann Brownlow
Mr. Gail Brownlow

Bill Fields

August 19, 2009

I was the manager of Point Loma Camera, and remember Joe very well, I also saw him in North county camera locations much later. He was always professional and had a great attitude. He will be greatly missed!

Mary Jo Pauly

August 19, 2009

Jeff, Jenny, Mitch, & Louie, I love the picture..that's how I remember Uncle Joe..always smiling and laughing. We always looked forward to his visits to Wisconsin. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Jim & Mary Jo Pauly and Family

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