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Sheboygan - Kurt "K.C." Schmidt, 63, of Sheboygan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Nicholas Hospital. K.C. was born on May 5, 1957 in Sheboygan to William and Dianne Schmidt. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School in the class of 1975. He married Mary Beth McNinch on May 19, 1984. Most recently he was employed as a Driving Instructor at Just Drive and was a caregiver at Homes for Independent Living. K.C. loved music and avidly loved animals. He was in a variety of local bands and was most recently the drummer in Buffalo Joe Band. He was a Wisconsin sports fan and was formerly a Boy Scout Leader for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth; children, Dane Schmidt, Will Schmidt (fiancée Brianna Devenpeck), Ted Schmidt and Heather MacLaughlin-Garbes (Pete Garbes); grandchildren Seth, Connor and Jaxxon; his parents, Bill and Diane; siblings, Kyle (Jill) Schmidt and Connie (Jim) Kraemer and numerous other relatives and friends including friend Terri Fultz.
There will be a visitation held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th St., Sheboygan. Masks are required and physical distancing must be observed for those attending the visitation. A private family memorial service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be designated to the Sheboygan County Humane Society in his name. Condolences may be expressed online at www.reinboldfh.com.
The family would like to thank the staff in the ER and ICU at St. Nicholas Hospital for their care.
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Colin Hardersen
June 15, 2022
My deepest condolences. KC was one of the greatest people I will ever meet. He was someone who took this outcast and found commonality aside from differences. The music we made will last with me until the end. I love you KC and I look forward to seeing you again.
Mark P Hoffmann
January 19, 2021
This is very sad news. Just recently we connected on FB and seemed to have so much in common. God bless his family.
Linda L Langum
January 17, 2021
We will surely miss K.C.'s kindness, consideration and great music.
RIck Kieffer
January 15, 2021
Dear Schmidt family. My heart is heavy hearing of KC's passing. Deep prayers of love and comfort to you.
Rick Kieffer
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Rich and Mona Sponaugle
January 15, 2021
Mary Beth and family,
We are very sorry to here of
K.C.'s passing!!
We are holding you in our prayers!
Jim Fredericks
January 15, 2021
Kurt taught me how to swim in gym class at North High. He was a good guy. RIP.
Debbie Gutoski
January 14, 2021
My prayers and thoughts to everyone. His light will be missed. He was a true blessing❤
Peter Skeris
January 14, 2021
KC was in my band 'Outlaw Legends'. He was a great guy and dedicated musician. He will be sorely missed.
Jim Van Akkeren
January 14, 2021
What sad, sad news. Dear cousin K.C. I will miss you. What great memories I have of our childhood and DePagter family gatherings. My sympathies to Mary Beth and my Schmidt family relatives.
Mike & Lynn Brickey
January 14, 2021
We are so very sorry to hear this terribly sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Schmidt family at this difficult time.
Vickie Stoelb-Moran
January 14, 2021
I am so very sorry for your loss, I was just messaging with him on Sunday! Very shocked...thoughts and prayers to the entire Schmidt family.
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