Joseph R. Schmidbauer Sr.

Joseph Schmidbauer Obituary

SCHMIDBAUER Joseph R. Sr. Joseph R. Schmidbauer Sr., age 73, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2007, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 19, 1934, in Toledo to Louis and Stella (Nowicki) Schmidbauer. Joe was employed as an engineer for the Chrysler Corporation from 1968-1992 and recognized as a senior member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineering. Before that, he worked as a tool & die maker for G.M. Powertrain and Kent-Owens Manufacturing, and as a process engineer for the Dana Corporation. Joe also taught Tool & Die and C&C Machining at Owens Tech Community College for 20 years. He was a longtime parishioner of Regina Coeli Catholic Church where he served as an usher, was a member and past president of the Holy Name Society, and volunteered tirelessly at many church festivals, fish fries and funeral luncheons. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Joe was also a talented accordion player and organist who loved polkas and classical music. In addition to his loving wife of over 53 years, Patricia Knapp Schmidbauer (married May 1, 1954), Joe's survivors include his daughters, Mary Schmidbauer and Carolyn Schmidbauer of Toledo; sons, Joseph R. (Robin) Schmidbauer Jr. of Oregon, OH, Lawrence (Alison) Schmidbauer of Tiffin, OH, and Steven Schmidbauer of Richmond, CA, and grandchildren, Phillis, Andrew, Christopher, Katie, Emily, Michael, and Laura Jane. In addition to his parents, Louis and Stella, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan. Family and friends may visit on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. in the Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 East Alexis Rd., where members of the Regina Coeli Holy Name Society will lead a vigil service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will begin Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home and continue with the Funeral Mass in Regina Coeli Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Cemetery. Joe's family would like to thank the wonderful people of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, especially Jeanine Shaffer, for their compassionate care. They would also like to thank dear family friends, Mary Ellen and Mike Luffy, Marty Herrick, and Tom Jaksetic. Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Regina Coeli Church, or the Anne Grady Center. Please view and offer online condolences at: www.sujkowski.com

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Published by The Blade from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Schmidbauer

6 Entries

Chris Mossing

November 14, 2007

To the Schmidbauer family - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I remember him well when I would visit your home on Bennett back in the early 1970s. Your dad was a wonderful man.

May he rest in peace.

Donna Barnes

November 14, 2007

Mary - so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that my family and I are praying for you and your family.

Michael & Mary Ann Kerosky

November 11, 2007

Dear Joe and Family,
Our deepest sympathy and love to you at this time of loss and grief. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel the love of God in an even more profound way during this time.

With heartfelt love and prayers,

Tim and Marti Ramer

November 9, 2007

Pat, We are so sorry to here of Joe's passing. He was a really wonderful person. He always made us feel as true friends of his whenever we saw him. Tim and I were very blessed to have known him. I know you and you and your family will have many wonderful memories to cherish. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. You have truly been blessed to have Joe in your lives.

John & Joan Gauthier

November 9, 2007

Pat, and family, so sorry to hear about Joe. When I was younger I used to spend a lot of time at his mom and dad's house and had a good time and I will never forget it. We'll pray that God gives you and your family the strength and energy to get through this stressful time.

Dave Barciz

November 9, 2007

Dear Steve and Marty, Mary and Partner, Joe, Larry and Pat, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I remember all the wonderful stories Steve used to tell about how kind and sweet his dad was. What a blessing God gave each of you. Know that you are in my prayers, and of course in my heart. May your memories of such a loving father wash away your tears of sorrow.

all my love,
Dave Barciz

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