Schmidt, Thomas R.

1932 - 2014  (82 years)    Has 16 ancestors and 11 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Schmidt, Thomas R.
  Born	1 Feb 1932	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	9 Sep 2014	Cecil, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	11 Sep 2014
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Thomas R. Schmidt, age 82, of Cecil passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at his daughter's home in Appleton. He was born on February 1, 1932 in Appleton, son of the late Joseph A. and Pearl M. (Miller) Schmidt. After graduating from high school, Tom proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his time in the service he came home to meet, and marry the love of his life, Mary Ann C. Rutten on September 3, 1955. Their marriage was blessed with six children, 18 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and four more on the way soon. Tom was a long-time member of St. Thomas More Parish, and a 50 year member of the American Legion Post 38 in Appleton. After retiring from Appleton Papers in 1988, Tom and Mary took up a life of RVing. They travelled the United States, spending winters in Arizona, and eventually buying a house in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Summers were spent at a property that the family lovingly called "Mill Creek" and eventually purchased an old farm in Cecil, with plenty of space for their beloved family to gather, play, and grow. Tom enjoyed HAM radio, working in his yard, collecting antiques, shooting handguns, and telling stories. He had a deep affinity for animals which was obvious to anybody that knew him. Most recently, nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his beautiful great granddaughters. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 59 years, Mary Ann; his children: Carleen Schmidt, Appleton, Linda (Dave) Arend, New Berlin, Diana (Thomas) Tapelt, Annandale, MN, Bruce Schmidt, Appleton, Bonnie (Len) Jastroch, Fall Brook, CA; grandchildren: Jessica (sp. Friend Betsy), Germantown, Bryce (Sarah) Tummett, Kimberly, Nicole Arend, Milwaukee, Kyle Arend, Chapel Hill, NC, Chad Arend, Milwaukee, Elliott Tapelt, Mankato, MN, Tyler Tapelt, Crystal, MN, Joseph Tapelt, Annandale, MN, Darrel (Krystal) Schmidt, Appleton, Rebecca Schmidt, Appleton, Brandon (Heidi) Schmidt, Black Creek, Brad Schmidt, Tampa, FL, Justin (Donna) Wichman, Brookfield, Thomas Schmidt, Kaukauna, James Schmidt, Kaukauna, Heather (Kevin) Cook, Fond du Lac, Amber Schmidt, Appleton, Christopher Schmidt, Appleton; his brother, Bill (Ceal) Schmidt, St. Germaine; 5 sisters-in-law; 3 brothers-in-law; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Schmidt; his brother, Harold Schmidt; and other in-laws. The Funeral service for Tom will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. He will be entombed next to his dear son, Brian at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton. Westgor Funeral Home 1140 Appleton Road Menasha 720-0314
  Buried	Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I84549	1FamilyTree | MollySchreiber206719
  Last Modified	13 Jun 2017

  
  

  Father	Schmidt, Joseph,   b. 3 Oct 1905,   d. 14 Jun 1991, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 85 years)
  Mother	Miller, Pearl Margaret,   b. 5 Apr 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 1 Feb 1995, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 84 years)
  Family ID	F58879	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Rutten, Mary Ann C.,   b. 31 May 1935,   d. 15 Aug 2022, Brewster Village in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 87 years)
  Married	3 Sep 1955
  Children	1. Schmidt, Bruce W.,   b. 08 Jun 1960, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 08 Jan 2024, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 63 years)   2. Schmidt, Carleen   3. Schmidt, Diana   4. Schmidt, Bonnie   5. Schmidt, Linda + 6. Schmidt, Brian J.,   b. 27 Nov 1963,   d. 3 Oct 1999  (Age 35 years)
  Last Modified	11 Sep 2014
  Family ID	F27309	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 1 Feb 1932 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 9 Sep 2014 - Cecil, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA Buried - - Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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