Richard Dale Schmidt (1926

Date : 06 Mar 2010
Location : St. Johns Cemetery, Waunakee, WI

Schmidt, Richard D.
WAUNAKEE

Richard D. Schmidt, age 83, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.

Richard was born on June 4, 1926, in Silver Lake, to George L. and Myrtle E. (Westlake) Schmidt. He married Esther I. Epping on July 21, 1951. In 1955 they moved to Waunakee where they raised their five children. Richard worked for 41 years at Oscar Mayer: the majority of those years as a livestock evaluation supervisor. He retired in 1988 and enjoyed his golden years of golfing, hunting, fishing, and swapping jokes with his morning coffee buddies. Dick's most special times were spent with his wife and all their children and grandchildren; a favorite memory being the 40+ year annual tradition of their week-long vacation on Lake Namakagon.

After graduating from Wilmot High School, Richard entered the Navy and served from June 1944 to June 1946. Following his Navy service, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He joined the American Legion Post 360 in Waunakee in 1956, served two years as post commander, and has been an active member ever since. Dick was extremely proud of his military career with the Navy and his association with the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Esther; their children, Bruce (Mary Dresser), Steven (Nancy Bowes), Jacquelynn (Dennis Sweno), Dale and Kimberly (Timothy Andryk); and their 10 grandchildren, Jared, Derek and Aaron Schmidt, Stephanie and Bradley Schmidt, Jessica, Joshua and Kimberly Sweno, and Brian and Samantha Andryk. Also surviving are many loved cousins, nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; and five brothers, Robert, Gordon, George, Donald and James.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 209 South St. Waunakee. Family will greet friends at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post 360 will follow in the parish cemetery.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Susan Isensee for her many years of caring for Dick, you were special to him.

"Dad, we love you and will miss you. You will forever be in our hearts."

Wisconsin State Journal - Mar 4, 2010

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Richard Schmidt - line 45

Source - Year: 1930; Census Place: Salem, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2342311

Richard Schmidt - line 11

Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04488; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 30-44

Schmidt, Richard D.
WAUNAKEE

Richard D. Schmidt, age 83, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.

Richard was born on June 4, 1926, in Silver Lake, to George L. and Myrtle E. (Westlake) Schmidt. He married Esther I. Epping on July 21, 1951. In 1955 they moved to Waunakee where they raised their five children. Richard worked for 41 years at Oscar Mayer: the majority of those years as a livestock evaluation supervisor. He retired in 1988 and enjoyed his golden years of golfing, hunting, fishing, and swapping jokes with his morning coffee buddies. Dick's most special times were spent with his wife and all their children and grandchildren; a favorite memory being the 40+ year annual tradition of their week-long vacation on Lake Namakagon.

After graduating from Wilmot High School, Richard entered the Navy and served from June 1944 to June 1946. Following his Navy service, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He joined the American Legion Post 360 in Waunakee in 1956, served two years as post commander, and has been an active member ever since. Dick was extremely proud of his military career with the Navy and his association with the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Esther; their children, Bruce (Mary Dresser), Steven (Nancy Bowes), Jacquelynn (Dennis Sweno), Dale and Kimberly (Timothy Andryk); and their 10 grandchildren, Jared, Derek and Aaron Schmidt, Stephanie and Bradley Schmidt, Jessica, Joshua and Kimberly Sweno, and Brian and Samantha Andryk. Also surviving are many loved cousins, nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; and five brothers, Robert, Gordon, George, Donald and James.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 209 South St. Waunakee. Family will greet friends at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post 360 will follow in the parish cemetery.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Susan Isensee for her many years of caring for Dick, you were special to him.

"Dad, we love you and will miss you. You will forever be in our hearts."

Source - Wisconsin State Journal - Mar 4, 2010

Research notes for Richard

Esther Irene Epping

Jun 04 1926 Birth		Birth of Richard Schmidt
Apr 1930 Age 3		Lived in Salem, Kenosha, Wisconsin (Census)
Apr 1940 Age 13		Lived in Salem, Kenosha, Wisconsin (Census)
Jul 21 1951 Age 25		Married to LIVING RELATIVE
Feb 28 2010 Age 83		Death of Richard Schmidt