Thomas A. Schmitz, 57, of Kenosha, passed away Friday, October 5th, 2007, at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie. He was born in Kenosha on October 1, 1950, the son of William A. and Virginia L. (Bechtel) Schmitz. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and attended St. Mary's Grade School and was a 1969 graduate of Tremper High School. He was in the United States Air Force from 1969 until his honorable discharge in 1973. He was an M.P. serving overseas for 3 years in England. He was employed by Ocean Spray for 34 years, retiring August 1, 2007. Thomas was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Machinist Union. He loved going to rummage and estate sales. Surviving are his mother, Virginia Schmitz of Kenosha; a brother, Michael (Tina) Schmitz of Kenosha; and a nephew and niece, Brian Schmitz and Jennifer Sura, both of Kenosha. He was preceded in death by his father on February 26, 2002. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 8th, at St. Mary Catholic Church at 6:00 pm. Interment will be held on Tuesday, October 9th, with full military honors at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park at 10:00 am. Visitation will be held on Monday at St. Mary Church from 4:00 pm until the time of the Mass. Memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the wonderful care and compassion given to them by the staff of Hospice House.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Thomas's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Anonymous
God has new plans for Tom now. With our sincere wish for your peace, Love, Fran and Beth Schmitz
John, Paula, Sophia and Emily Schmitz
Dear Virginia, Mike, and Tina,We've been keeping Tom in our prayers so much... It was as if God wanted Tom to spend his last birthday here, and then take him to a much better place next to Him and Our Lady. I'll keep him, and all of you in my prayers during Mass and the Rosary. And, we'll keep you all company from a distance during his funeral services and burial. We wish we could be there in person!With our greatest affection, John, Paula, Sophia and Emily (from Cordoba, Argentina)
Bill & Gay Birkholz
October 6, 2007
To Mike, Tina, Mrs. Virginia Schmitz and the rest of family,Our sincere condolences go out to you at this time of loss. May knowing that friends are thinking and praying for you somehow be a comfort to you.Bill & Gay Birkholz