Gary J. Kleinschmidt's Obituary
Gary Kleinschmidt was born in Belleville, IL, son of the late Milton W. and the late Izora G. 'Dude' (Rujawitz) Kleinschmidt. Gary was a retired grade school teacher with the Dupo, IL Public School district. After his retirement, he returned to his great passion, growing multitudes of vegetables on the family farm, cooking daily meals, and eating together as a family. He was active with the Mon-Clair Baseball League and was the general manager with the Columbia Saints ball club. He was the husband of Ann (Limestall) Kleinschmidt. They were married in Columbia, IL on November 19, 1976.
VisitationThere will be no public visitation
Funeral Services and IntermentThursday, May 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m.The Kleinschmidt Ball Field - Millstadt, IL(7048 Triple Lakes Road)Fr. Carl Scherrer, officiating
Memorial ContributionsThe Columbia Saints Baseball Team7025 Triple Lakes Rd., Millstadt, IL 62260
Other Survivors2 Sons: Doc (Michelle) Kleinschmidt and Tyler KleinschmidtSister: Sharon (Robert) Skaer of Millstadt, ILFather-and Mother-in-Law: Roy and Mae Limestall of Columbia, IL2 Brothers-In-Law: Dennis (Nancy) Limestall of Schaumburg, IL and Gary Limestall of Columbia, IL Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends
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