Of Fond du Lac. Born to eternal life on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee, he was 65 years old, enduring many years of chronic pain. Beloved husband and best friend of Judy (nee Giencke). Dear father of Randy Schmidt (John Williams), Tom (Deanna) Ladwig, Wil Ladwig (Emory Churness), Chris Schmidt and Bonnie Jean (Charles) Belekevich. Also 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Brother of Jean Schmidt, Betty Powalisz, Bob (Donna) Schmidt, Barbara Firkus and Don (Barbara) Schmidt. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Clara and 4 siblings. Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home SUN. 4-7 PM Complete Funeral service at 7 PM. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-483-2322