John L. Schmidt

March 24, 1955 - January 8, 2025

Holy Family Catholic Church-Reeseville

304 Prairie Street

Reeseville, WI 53579

Tuesday 1/14, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Holy Family Catholic Church-Reeseville

304 Prairie Street

Reeseville, WI 53579

Tuesday 1/14, 10:00 am

John L. Schmidt, age 69, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Reeseville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Reeseville on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Immediately after Mass, there will be a memorial gathering at church until 12:30 p.m. with a luncheon to follow in the church hall.

John Lawrence Schmidt was born on March 24, 1955, in Watertown, Wisconsin to the late Lawrence and Margaret (Freson) Schmidt. On October 11, 1980, he was united in marriage with Margaret Miescher in Waterloo, Wisconsin. John was an extraordinary woodworker and was a self-employed cabinet maker for 25 years. In his spare time, he loved to hunt, fish and ride his bicycle. John was also a prankster, as those who knew him can attest. He truly enjoyed music, Neil Young being one of his favorites, but he also enjoyed many of the classic rock bands. When he was home, he could watch episode after episode of Gun Smoke or Gilligan’s Island or any of the old classic television shows.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Schmidt of Reeseville; three children, Tammy (Steve) Gutowski of Pewaukee, Eric (Nikki) Schmidt of Watertown, and Matt (Alina) Schmidt of Beaver Dam; six grandchildren, Savanna Bucholtz (Andrew Kilian), Marcus Forney, Sage Forney, Bailey Nelson, Miah Nelson, and MaKenzie McGowan; his sisters, Judy Eicksteadt of Reeseville and Linda Sornson of Reeseville; sisters-in-law, Angela Schmidt of Watertown, Pam Miescher of Reeseville, Barbara Paar of Reeseville, Pat (David) Kopplin of Waterloo, Rita (Omar) Vidal of Argentina, and Marlene Peeper of Fall River; his dog, Ruby; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fred and Sally Miescher; grandson, Leeum Schmidt; his brother, Robert Schmidt; four brothers-in-law, Richard Eicksteadt, George Miescher, Bob Paar, and Jay Peeper.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in John Schmidt’s name to CLR Fire and Rescue or to the family.

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Holy Family Catholic Church-Reeseville

304 Prairie Street

Reeseville, WI 53579

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Tuesday 1/14, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Holy Family Catholic Church-Reeseville

304 Prairie Street

Reeseville, WI 53579

Map

Tuesday 1/14, 10:00 am

John L. Schmidt, age 69, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Reeseville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Reeseville on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Immediately after Mass, there will beContinue Reading

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We are so saddened by this news. We remember him and all the things he did for us. We always enjoyed seeing him and think of him often and how he was a master in the woodworking trade. There are no words to convey the depth of sorrow when a loved one is lost. Thank you for letting us be a small part of your life.

I'M SO SORRY for your loss, SENDING Hugs and prayers to you and your family

My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this sad time, even though it is hard to see your loved one go through so much it is even harder to see them go. Take comfort in the memories and love you shared with John and know he is the hands of God and is at peace.

I certainly enjoyed spending time with John and his brother Bob deer hunting in the past. Spending a few summer weeks as a child on his mom and dad's farm is also a fond memory. I will certainly miss his smiling face his humor and pranks. He will be missed.

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Continued thoughts and prayers.

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MARGE, WE SEND LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Margaret: We were saddened to learn of your husband's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. All of us at Kunkel Engineering Group are thinking of you.

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Margaret and Family you have our deepest condolences 🙏 Pam and Jerry

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.