Robert J. Schmitz

Mar 9, 1933 - Apr 25, 2023March 9, 1933 - April 25, 2023

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Robert J. Schmitz

Mar 9, 1933 - Apr 25, 2023March 9, 1933 - April 25, 2023


Place of birth

LaSalle, IL

Education

Graduated from LaMoille High School in 1951

Military service

Served in the U.S. Army

Marriages

Married Mary Ellen Stremlau in 1964, then Kathryn E. Jauch McLaughlin in 1974

Religion

Devout Catholic, belonged to St. Valentine's

Hobbies

Loved to travel and watch sports, particularly the Cubs and Notre Dame

Survivors

Son Brian Schmitz, daughter JoAnn Schmitz, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Carla Schmitz, numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by

Parents, brother Paul "Deke" Schmitz, and sister Ruth Graham Klopfenstein

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Born on March 9, 1933

LaSalle, IL

Passed away on April 25, 2023

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