Schmitz, Clarence

1914 - 2009  (94 years)    Has 6 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Schmitz, Clarence
  Born	4 Mar 1914	Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	21 Jan 2009	Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	23 Jan 2009
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Clarence J. Schmitz, age 94, Chilton, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, following a short illness, at Affinity Medical Center in Chilton. He lived at Century Ridge for the past three years and in the Chilton area for his entire adult life. He was born March 4, 1914, in Hilbert, son of the late William and Mary (Phrang) Schmitz. Clarence married Bernice Cullen on October 12, 1937, at St. Martin Catholic Church in Charlestown. She preceded him in death on November 23, 1987. Clarence started working for the Manitowoc Ship Builders, where he learned the electrician trade. He then worked with Hillside Cheese Factory for several years where he earned his Cheese Maker License. Clarence then joined the Calumet County Highway Department and worked for the county until he retired in 1979. Clarence was avid gardener and his crops flourished under many hours of his care. He was known for his beautiful raspberry patch and a large potato yield, as well as his flowers and apple trees. During his retirement, Clarence enjoyed traveling and activities with his wife, Bernice and their lifelong friends, Elmer and Doris Schmitz. Clarence was a member of Good Shepherd Parish and took his faith very seriously. Survivors include his son Gerald (Ruth) Schmitz, Chilton; four grandchildren including David (Sharon) Schmitz, Appleton; Steve Schmitz (Diane Heimmermann), Chilton; Julie (Karl) Kelley, Chilton; and Jodie (Dave) Baus, Pipe; 3 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a sister Veronica Thielmann, Chilton; and four sister in-laws, Monica Schmitz, Thelma Schmitz, Pearl (Art) Bruns and Lucille Cullen. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Eugene; four brothers, Roman, Norbert, William and George Schmitz; four sisters, Lorraine Heller, Lucile Gottschalk, Marie Wilcox and Margaret Hopfensperger. Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, and on Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The family would like to thank Dr. Gene Tipler and his staff and the staff of Affinity Medical Center in Chilton for the wonderful care and compassion they provided and the staff at Century Ridge who enriched his life over past three years. Online Condolences www.wieting funeralhome.com
  Person ID	I84327	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Jun 2016

  
  

  Father	Schmitz, William,   b. 5 Mar 1879, Saint Anna, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 25 Apr 1943, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 64 years)
  Mother	Phrang, Mary,   b. 21 Aug 1884, Greenbush, Sheboygan , Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 21 Aug 1961, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 77 years)
  Family ID	F18083	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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