James Eloi Schmitt

DANE/LODI – James Eloi Schmitt, age 56, passed away August 5, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare with dignity after a well fought battle with bladder cancer surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born December 7, 1956 in Portage, the son of Roman and Mary Lou Schmitt. He married Kim Padley, best friend and love of his life on October 16, 1976 in Lodi. Jim was diagnosed and won his battle with Leukemia 24 years ago giving him the opportunity to raise his children and see his grandchildren grow. Jim farmed for most of his life with his father in Dane. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and worked at Big Gain of Wisconsin. Jim enjoyed going for drives with Kim and mostly loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed life and loved sitting in the screen room watching all of nature’s beauty. Jim is survived by his wife Kim; children Alicia (Chris) Hoffmann, Jarad (Tracy) Schmitt, Courtney (Tyler) Robertson, Kala (fiancé Anthony Gillett) Schmitt; grandchildren, Taylor, Alexis, Madison Hoffmann, Kaylee and Colten Schmitt, Paige and Ethan Robertson; mother, Mary Lou Schmitt; brother, Romie (Karen) Schmitt; sister, Joyce (Ron) Richardson; brother, Jeff Schmitt; sister, Jane (Marty) Mulcahy; parents-in-law, Richard and Joan Padley and many other family members and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his father Roman. Funeral Services will be held at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 206 Pleasant Street, Lodi at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 with the Pastor Michael Lee presiding. Visitation will be held at the HAMRE GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main Street, Lodi from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Visitation will also be on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare Inc. or to the UW Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center. Thank you to the staff at UW Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, especially Dr. Jeremy Cetnar. Also to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare, especially Dr. Kim Kinsley and Megan Lee RN for all the care they gave Jim. Also a special thank you to Dwayne Schultz at Big Gain for all his support and understanding at this difficult time. One of Papa Jim’s greatest moments would be his group hugs with his grandchildren. “Now we’re putting our heads together” Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Hamre Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care 157 S. Main Street, Lodi 608-592-3201 Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare Inc. or to the UW Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center.