Kenneth W.R. Schmidt's Obituary
Kenneth W.R. Schmidt, 85 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Columbia Rehab. and Nursing Center, Columbia, IL. He was born in Sugarloaf Twp., IL, the son of the late Clarence and Katherine (Langhans) Schmidt. He had retired from Luhr Brothers Construction Co., Columbia, IL, with over 40 yrs. of service, had been a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL, lifetime member of the Chester, IL, VFW, and the American Legion Post 581. His favorite past-time was enjoying the great outdoors. He had served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of World War II and Korea. He was married to Laverne (Stumpf) Schmidt, who survives him. They were married on June 14, 1952, at Columbia, IL.
VisitationThursday, November 13, 2014, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
Funeral ServicesFriday, November 14, 2014, 11:00 amSt. Paul United Church of Christ 127 N. St. Paul, Columbia, IL 62236Pastor Bob Goddard, officiating
IntermentEvangelical St. Paul CemeteryColumbia, IL
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsSt. Paul United Church of Christ, 127 N. St. Paul, Columbia, Illinois. 62236, or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY. 10005, or , American Legion Post 581, 375 East Locust Columbia, IL 62236
SurvivorsWife, Laverne I. (Stumpf) Schmidt of Columbia, IL Son, David (Laura) L. Schmidt of Columbia, IL Daughter, Susan (Daniel) K. Wilson of Wildwood, MO Grandchildren, Benjamin and Zoe Schmidt, and Johanna and Sarah Wilson Sisters, Darlene (Robert) Sanders of Waterloo, IL, and Sharon (William) Fey of New Port Richey, FLOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrother, Gene Schmidt
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