Eugene John Schmidt

August 12, 1939 - August 4, 2008

Eugene J. “Smiley” Schmidt, age 68, of Beaver Dam, died on Monday, August 4, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family.

The visitation for Eugene will be on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a vigil service at 7:00 PM. There will also be a visitation on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at St. Katharine Drexel Spring Street Church from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Thursday at the church at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at St. Michael”s Cemetery, Town of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin.

Eugene John Schmidt was born on August 12, 1939 in Burnett, Wisconsin to Stanley and Ruth (Hammer) Schmidt. On October 12, 1963 he was united in marriage with Ruth Kreuziger at St. John”s Catholic Church in Clyman, Wisconsin. Eugene proudly served in the National Guard, stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington before his honorable discharge in 1962. He worked at Luken Lumber and Monarch Range, then worked for John Deere as a tool and die maker, retiring in 1996 after 32 years of employment. Eugene enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and traveling, especially to Alaska. Eugene was a craftsman and was very proud of the home that he built and the wood projects that he made for his children and grandchildren. Eugene looked forward to “Monday Funday”s” with Andrew and Elliot and any time spent with his family and friends. He was so grateful for his friends that he made by the cabin at City Point. Eugene was a very giving man and would help out when disasters would strike, giving as much as he could to the Salvation Army and other relief organizations. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael”s Catholic Church, now known as St. Katharine Drexel Parish.

Eugene is survived by his wife Ruth of Beaver Dam, his children, Daniel (Michelle) of Waterford, Michael (special friend, Kelly) of Beaver Dam, Dennis (Dawn) of Beaver Dam, and Colette Schmidt of Colorado, his grandchildren, Andrew and Elliot Schmidt, Brittany and Joey Sproule, Mike (Alyssa) and Matt (fiancAC., Michelle) Stephens, and James Luck, all of Beaver Dam, one great grandson, William Stephens of Beaver Dam, a brother, Robert (Gerry) of New York, and a sister, Pat (Carl) Keel of Princeton. He is further survived by is sisters-in-law, June Schmidt of Horicon and Willodene Schmidt of California, a brother-in-law, David (Del) Kreuziger of Arizona, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lester and Bernard, and his parents-in-law, Edwin and Evelyn Kreuziger.

The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, that memorials be made in Eugene”s name to the Hillside Hospice Building Fund.

The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made on our website at www.MurrayFH.com

Service Details

Thursday, August 7th, 2008, 11:00am, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam

Interment Details

St. Michael’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam

Eugene J. “Smiley” Schmidt, age 68, of Beaver Dam, died on Monday, August 4, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. The visitation for Eugene will be on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a vigil service at 7:00 PM. ThereContinue Reading

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Dear Ruth and Family; Our deepest sympathies, Just glad I got to visit you all earlier this year. Also glad to attend the funeral. Dear Aunt you may visit us in Indiana anytime, you wish. Bob & Marilyn

Dear Schmidt Family, You are all very much in our thoughts and prayers. What a nice family and beautiful life Gene had. Truly a life well lived and a life to be very proud of. You have lost a sacred treasure and our hearts are with you. Love, Molly and Cassidy

May the best of blessing come to you all during these times. May all the best of times shine through to all your hearts and bring brilliance to the future even more. Bless you all very very much. Sincerely Chris A. Clark

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Dear Ruth, Dan, Mike, Dennis, and Colette, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. May God bless you and your families during this tough time and may his grinning face be forever sketched in the hearts of everyone that knew him. God Bless, Mike Wild and family.

Ruth and family, we were very sorry to hear of Gene''s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have wonderful memories of the year we helped with the garden when you went to Alaska and coming out to your house. He will be missed. Ron and Linda Harycki and family

Ruth, Dan, Mike, Dennis and Collette, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of Sorrow. God Bless. Tom & Michelle (Mason) Kreuziger

Dear Ruth, Dan, Mike, Dennis and Collette, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Gene will be missed. God Bless! Mark, Robin & Tyler Katalin

Ruth, Dan, Mike, Dennis and Collette, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of Sorrow. God Bless. Tom & Michelle (Mason) Kreuziger

Dear Ruth, Dan, Mike, Dennis and Collette, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Gene will be missed. God Bless! Mark, Robin & Tyler Katalin

Gene-O will be greatly missed by many people, not the least of which are his "adopted hunting sons". 20 years for me last year. One weekend a year you welcomed us into your hunting cabin and we became part of your extended family. I only realized the significance of this several years ago, after your first serious medical problem. I made a point of telling you a simple "thanks for letting me hunt with you" every year after that. I think you knew what I meant, I think you knew how much it meant to all of us. You will be missed.

Ruthie, Dan, Mike, Dennis, Colette & your families, You know you have been in our thoughts and prayers all along and will continue to be. The 3 Musketeers have united in heaven and what a ruckus they are probably causing right now. I still remember our snowmobiling days on the way to Boulder Jct when we had CB''s and Gene came up with the handle for you.....The Shi*house and we were The Muletrain. I don''t think any of us quit laughing about that. Gene''s presence in this world will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know him and heaven has been blessed with his arrival. God bless you and call if you need anything at all.

Dear Schmidt family, We would like to extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear husband, father and friend. We will have a Mass said for Eugene at St. Joseph Parish is Big Bend. Our thoughts and prayers for Eugene and the entire Schmidt family. Wayne & Karen Schuh Vernon, WI

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