Sorry for your lose. I will always remember what a great guy Joe was and I really enjoyed being his friend and sharing in the good times and laughs we had as kids.
Joseph Schmidt
Joseph Schmidt
March 23, 1940 ~ April 21, 2016
Joseph Schmidt, 76, of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Detroit and Bay City, our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on Thursday, April 21, with his family by his side. Joe was born on March 23, 1940, to the late Lawrence and Cecelia Schmidt. Joe grew up in Bay City and graduated from Central High School. After high school he went onto Wayne State where he graduated with a Master's Degree. Joe was in the Army Reserves and then became a police officer. While in the police force Joe taught criminal justice at Henry Ford Community College. After a lengthy career in the law enforcement, Joe retired as a Sergeant from the Detroit Police Department. He will always be remembered for being a true man of God. Joe’s faith and testimony led many to the Lord, so that they may also be received in Heaven as he was. Joe leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 48 years, the former Patricia O’Brien; his four children, Stacey Schmidt, Amy (Ted) Stanek, Heidi (Rob) Centen, and Joseph (Katelyn) Schmidt; seven grandchildren, Kaylee, Lily, Violet, Maxwell, River, Michael, and Pierce; siblings, Loretta (Don) Rozek, Celia (Mike) Williamson, Jim (Pam) Schmidt, and Albert Schmidt; step-sister, Allene (Roger) Rousse; sister-in-law, Jeanette Schmidt and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his step-mother, Noreen Peg Schmidt and two brothers. A Memorial Service in honor of Joe will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM at Carillon North, 2411 Carillon Dr., Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorial contributions in memory of Joe may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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April 21, 2016
Joseph Schmidt, 76, of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Detroit and Bay City, our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on Thursday, April 21, with his family by his side. Joe was born on March 23, 1940, to the late Lawrence and Cecelia Schmidt. Joe grew up in Bay City and graduated from Central High School. After high school he went onto Wayne State where he graduated with a Master's Degree. Joe was in the Army Reserves and then became a police officer. While in the police force Joe taught criminal justice at Henry Ford Community College. After a lengthy career in the law enforcement, Joe retired as a Sergeant from the Detroit Police Department. He will always be remembered for being a true man of God. Joe's faith and testimony led many to the Lord, so that they may also be received in Heaven as he was. Joe leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 48 years, the former Patricia O'Brien; his four children, Stacey Schmidt, Amy (Ted) Stanek, Heidi (Rob) Centen, and Joseph (Katelyn) Schmidt; seven grandchildren, Kaylee, Lily, Violet, Maxwell, River, Michael, and Pierce; siblings, Loretta (Don) Rozek, Celia (Mike) Williamson, Jim (Pam) Schmidt, and Albert Schmidt; step-sister, Allene (Roger) Rousse; sister-in-law, Jeanette Schmidt and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his step-mother, Noreen Peg Schmidt and two brothers. A Memorial Service in honor of Joe will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM at Carillon North, 2411 Carillon Dr., Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorial contributions in memory of Joe may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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In order to leave a lasting mark on this small part of eternity that we know as a life span,
one must reveal the Creator to the people that he influences. The straight path that Uncle Joe walked as he acknowledged God in all his ways was a testimony that challenged me (Prov. 3:6). The way that he studied, memorized and applied the Word of God made every discussion a 3-way conversation; because our Lord was present. In His presence is fulness of joy (Ps. 16:11).I will always be grateful how Uncle Joe and Aunt Pat blessed my life with prayer and support as I was prepairing my life for the service that was to come. The blessing and legacy of my family is an extension of yours.
In loosing a wonderful husband and father like this, you all are feeling pain that you could never have imagined. the air has been knocked out of you. The loss is a robbery that you could never have prepared for. All I can offer is this: I will pray that you all will have God’s peace during every step of your grief. I will pray that He reveals all His hope, loving kindness, and comfort. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Sorry for your lose. I will always remember what a great guy Joe was and I really enjoyed being his friend and sharing in the good times and laughs we had as kids.
In order to leave a lasting mark on this small part of eternity that we know as a life span,
one must reveal the Creator to the people that he influences. The straight path that Uncle Joe walked as he acknowledged God in all his ways was a testimony that challenged me (Prov. 3:6). The way that he studied, memorized and applied the Word of God made every discussion a 3-way conversation; because our Lord was present. In His presence is fulness of joy (Ps. 16:11).
I will always be grateful how Uncle Joe and Aunt Pat blessed my life with prayer and support as I was prepairing my life for the service that was to come. The blessing and legacy of my family is an extension of yours.
In loosing a wonderful husband and father like this, you all are feeling pain that you could never have imagined. the air has been knocked out of you. The loss is a robbery that you could never have prepared for. All I can offer is this: I will pray that you all will have God’s peace during every step of your grief. I will pray that He reveals all His hope, loving kindness, and comfort. I am so very sorry for your loss.