Obituary for Richard Schmitz
Richard Herbert Schmitz, age 89, of Jefferson City, Mo. passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Oak Tree Villas.
He was born on November 10, 1933, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Leo and Pauline (Cremer) Schmitz. He was married on January 27, 1962 in Jefferson City, Mo. to Anna Mae Schmutzler. Anna Mae preceded him in passing on March 21, 2023.
He attended St. Peter Catholic School in Jefferson City and later graduated from Jefferson City High School. Following his education, he went to work as a monotype operator and plate maker with Von Hoffman Press, retiring after 40 years of service. His most notable title, however, was husband and father. He enjoyed being home and spending time with his family.
Richard was well known for his ability to talk your ear off whether he knew you or not. He never met a stranger and was lovingly dubbed “The Mayor of West Miller Street”. He loved being outside fishing, keeping up his neat yard, and watching the birds. Richard was also a talented bowler and an avid sports fan, never missing a chance to catch a game on TV.
Richard was a parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church.
Survivors include: his sons, Kevin Schmitz (Janice), Randall Schmitz (Tracey), Dennis Schmitz (Kathleen), and Steven Schmitz (Chrystal); grandchildren, Jacob Schmitz, Jackson Schmitz, Emily Schmitz, Jennifer Brader (Jonathan), Nichole Strattman (Scott), Bradley Schmitz, Stacey Beck (Kenny), Amber Ewing (Jamey), Trista Ewing (Marc), Matthew Schmitz and Evan Schmitz; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jerome Schmitz, Leo Schmitz, Jr., Margaret Salvarino, Delores Schetzler, and Mary Louise Distler; and a granddaughter, Chrissy Ewing.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023 at Freeman Mortuary.
Funeral services to honor the lives of both Richard and Anna Mae will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023 in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend I.C. Medina officiating. Private graveside services and interment will be held at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church Cemetery in Osage Bend, Mo. at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Special Learning Center at 1115 Fairgrounds Road, Jefferson City, Mo. 65109.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary, 915 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
He was born on November 10, 1933, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Leo and Pauline (Cremer) Schmitz. He was married on January 27, 1962 in Jefferson City, Mo. to Anna Mae Schmutzler. Anna Mae preceded him in passing on March 21, 2023.
He attended St. Peter Catholic School in Jefferson City and later graduated from Jefferson City High School. Following his education, he went to work as a monotype operator and plate maker with Von Hoffman Press, retiring after 40 years of service. His most notable title, however, was husband and father. He enjoyed being home and spending time with his family.
Richard was well known for his ability to talk your ear off whether he knew you or not. He never met a stranger and was lovingly dubbed “The Mayor of West Miller Street”. He loved being outside fishing, keeping up his neat yard, and watching the birds. Richard was also a talented bowler and an avid sports fan, never missing a chance to catch a game on TV.
Richard was a parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church.
Survivors include: his sons, Kevin Schmitz (Janice), Randall Schmitz (Tracey), Dennis Schmitz (Kathleen), and Steven Schmitz (Chrystal); grandchildren, Jacob Schmitz, Jackson Schmitz, Emily Schmitz, Jennifer Brader (Jonathan), Nichole Strattman (Scott), Bradley Schmitz, Stacey Beck (Kenny), Amber Ewing (Jamey), Trista Ewing (Marc), Matthew Schmitz and Evan Schmitz; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jerome Schmitz, Leo Schmitz, Jr., Margaret Salvarino, Delores Schetzler, and Mary Louise Distler; and a granddaughter, Chrissy Ewing.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023 at Freeman Mortuary.
Funeral services to honor the lives of both Richard and Anna Mae will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023 in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend I.C. Medina officiating. Private graveside services and interment will be held at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church Cemetery in Osage Bend, Mo. at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Special Learning Center at 1115 Fairgrounds Road, Jefferson City, Mo. 65109.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary, 915 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.