Robert Schmidt
June 28, 1932 - September 22, 2019
Obituary
NEENAH/MADISON- Bob Schmidt, age 87, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born on June 28, 1932, in Neenah, Wis., son of Leo and Hilda (Rohloff) Schmidt. Bob graduated from Neenah High School with the class of 1951. He was an accomplished athlete, lettering in every sport.
Bob married his high school sweetheart, Larena Behm, on May 3, 1952. They were blessed with three sons, Jim (Julie), Don (Patricia), and Rick (Julie). They had seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Larena passed away in 1990.
Bob married Betty Boettge on April 30, 1994. He enjoyed extending his family to include Betty’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Bob worked in the paper and trucking industries for the majority of his career. He loved fishing and all sports, especially the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. During his retirement years Bob enjoyed providing security and support for UW events at Camp Randall and the Kohl Center.
A funeral service will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, at 12 Noon, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, Dane County Humane Society, or The Friends of Cherokee Marsh. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Oct 19, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI null
Service
Sat Oct 19, 2019 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Terry Olson
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family who must now find a way to move on without him. Heaven now has another angel.
(Barbara Beck/Terry Olson Cherokee Circle)
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Paul Christian
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Jim, Don, and Rick,
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy to your father. I certainly remember your dad (and mom). They were such good people. May our God continue to give you peace that they are both in His presence.
Paul Christian
Carlsbad, CA
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Mike West
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I met Bob working at CSC. We met 9 years ago doing security for the UW. "Dancing Bob" was the nickname I gave him when he sort of danced at the gates. He was a pleasure to be around. We always tried to work together. He was such a character. He made me laugh. I will miss him BIG TIME. I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy. May the Lord bless your family for letting this man be amongst us at CSC. Bob, your were the best, man. God Bless!!!!!
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Mike West
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Family; My name is Mike West. I wrote about Bob at CSC and left my name off. My mistake. Please add my name back on. I loved this man as my Brother. Again, God Bless!!