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Elmer Schmitt Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elmer Schmitt of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elmer Schmitt to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank X. Schmitt and Anna Schmitt (Hackman); his in-laws, Ignatius and Elizabeth Hageman; his son-in-law Craig Brandt; and his great grandchildren, Paul Diveley and Isaiah Schmitt.

He is survived by: his wife Dorothy; his children, Betty Murphy, Ron Schmitt (Jane), Ken Schmitt (April) and Kay Brandt of Carver, MN.; his grandchildren, Brenda Frye (Jonathan), Pam Caley (Mike), Ryan Murphy (Kristin), Shaun Schmitt (Kendra), Melissa Diveley (Chris), Scott Schmitt (Rachel), Heidi Lindstrom (Derek), Zach Brandt and Kaitlin Brandt; his in-laws, Joan Schissel, Bernice Hackman, Melvin, Mary Rausch, Theresa Cunitz, Louise Hageman and Alma Meyer; his siblings, Leonard Schmitt, Clarence (Evelyn Schmitt), Francis Schmitt, Mildred (Cletus Uhlenhake), Luella (Jerome Elsbernd) and Elaine Kuennen; and his in-laws, Urban Hageman, Lee Schissel, Leon, Jean Hageman, Alvin Hackman, LaVerne Hageman, Bob Cunitz, Al Hageman and Pete Meyer.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Helms Funeral Homes & Cremation Service



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May 16, 2025

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Tue

May 20

Visitation

St. John's Catholic Church
201 Oak St, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144

Wed

May 21

Visitation

St. John's Catholic Church
201 Oak St, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144

Wed

May 21

Mass of Christian Burial

St. John's Catholic Church
201 Oak St, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144

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