Karl E. Schmidt Obituary
We bid farewell to Karl E. Schmidt in Addison, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 28, 2026 at the age of 86. Karl touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Schmidt and Vera Schmidt (Roberts); his wife Fran; his sister Mary Ann; his siblings-in-law, Debrah Meyer, Dennis Brogan (Joyce), Carrie Brogan and Marian Geisler; his mother-in-law Rose Brogan; and his grandson Brian Schmidt.
He is survived by: his children, Doug Schmidt (Chris), Rusty Schmidt (Sherry), Danny Schmidt (Cindy), Linda DeLoach (Robert) and Carrie Berkich (Chuck); his grandchildren, Matt (Maggie), Shawn, Sarah (Josh), Spencer, Melissa, Bradley (Fernanda), Rose, Nathan (Amanda), Kaitlyn (Tyler), Diana, Chad, Chloe and Emily (Dale); his great grandchildren, Devin, Julian, Lorelai, Frankie and Idris; his siblings, Jack Schmidt (Fran), Petta Yoder (Paul), Barb Owens (Howie), Pat Olinger (Dick), Colleen McEvoy, Rick Brogan (Kim) and Craig Duncan; his friend Erma Sipko; and his son-in-law Robert.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Karl's honor may be made to Shriners Children's (shrinerschildren.org), the Itasca Lions Club (itascalionsclub.org), or St. Jude's, To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
