March 24, 1936 ~ February 11, 2016
Leonard Schmidt, 79, of Bay City, our friendly, outgoing, bilingual, and generous husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at MediLodge of Midland. Leonard was born in Bay City on March 24, 1936, the son of the late Lawrence and Cecelia (Przybylski) Schmidt. Leonard retired from SVSU as a custodian in 2002. He always enjoyed writing in his journal and loved his coffee. Left to cherish his memory are, his wife of twelve years, the former, Jeanette Dunlap; his children, Leonard Schmidt II, Dawn (Dave) Glesner, Brenda (Michael) Lumm, Randy (Michelle) Schmidt, and Eddie (Veronica) Schmidt; step-children, Christina, Matthew, and Melissa Heckroth; nineteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; siblings, Loretta (Don) Rozek, Celia (Mike) Williamson, Joe (Patty) Schmidt, Jim (Pam) Schmidt, and Albert Schmidt; and step-mother, Noreen “Peg” Schmidt. In addition to his parents, Leonard was welcomed home to heaven by one brother and one grandson. A Memorial Ceremony will be held at The Salvation Army Church on Friday, February 26, 2016, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Leonard Schmidt, 79, of Bay City, our friendly, outgoing, bilingual, and generous husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at MediLodge of Midland. Leonard was born in Bay City on March 24, 1936, the son of the late Lawrence and Cecelia (Przybylski) Schmidt. Leonard retired from SVSU as a custodian in 2002. He always enjoyed writing in his journal and loved his coffee. Left to cherish his memory are, his wife of twelve years, the former, Jeanette Dunlap; his children, Leonard Schmidt II, Dawn (Dave) Glesner, Brenda (Michael) Lumm, Randy (Michelle) Schmidt, and Eddie (Veronica) Schmidt; step-children, Christina, Matthew, and Melissa Heckroth; nineteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; siblings, Loretta (Don) Rozek, Celia (Mike) Williamson, Joe (Patty) Schmidt, Jim (Pam) Schmidt, and Albert Schmidt; and step-mother, Noreen "Peg" Schmidt. In addition to his parents, Leonard was welcomed home to heaven by one brother and one grandson. A Memorial Ceremony will be held at The Salvation Army Church on Friday, February 26, 2016, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Dawn, Dave and family.
Please accept our condolences in the death of your father. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you – Sue & Dave Townsend and family
Prayers to your family and loved ones.
I really enjoyed visiting with you Dawn and your awesome dad! I will never forget those cherished memories,!
Lit a candle in memory of Leonard Schmidt
Uncle Len you will be missed i missed the days we would set at the table and you would teach me a little german ich liebe dich Uncle Len you will be missed keep my mom company and teach her some german as well
Kyle Preston ;(
I going to miss you Dad, Not only were you my Father, But my best friend and hero. A friend of labor and the poor. I have learn a lot from you, You make me the person Iam today.(The good part) God bless you and have fun in Polka Heaven . Love You LEO.
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Jeanette sorry for your loss. May you and your family find peace in the days a head. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Kim At Home Care For You.
My heart and thoughts are with you at this time.He was a wonderful caring man.You will missed dearly
Dear Dawn, and family,
First I am so sorry for your loss. No words can ever fill the void a special loved one held. I remember Leonard from Medilodge from sharing a room with my father. Every time we would visit, and say hello to Dad, we would visit Leonard as well. His face was always happy, he smiled at our bad jokes! And he waved as we said hello or bye. Your father was a pleasant man, and I am happy our fathers shared a room.
May God Bless your family and give you comfort.
Sincerely,
Sharon and Keith Harris, Evelyn Stover,
(Birger Erickson’s family)
Miss you neighbor Ruth Campbell Middleton
So many memories, but still not enough time. You are gone but will never be forgotten. Love you Ojca.
Thinking of you all. Love Dawn