Richard Schmitt Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Schmitt of Kickapoo, Illinois, born in Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on October 2, 2023 at the age of 88. 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, Bernard Schmitt and Frances Schmitt (Cramer); his wife Joan E. Noonen; his sister Helen Ewalt of San Diego, CA.; his sons, Rick Schmitt Jr. and Al Schmitt; and his son-in-law Kenny Kelch.
He is survived by: his children, John Schmitt of Kickapoo, Nancy Foreman (Bill) of Kickapoo, Barb Kelch of Kickapoo and Jane Gudat (Greg) of Brimfield; his grandchildren, Melissa Kenney (Monte), Josh Foreman, Katie Schnake (Tom), Doug Kelch (Ashley Strauch), Kayla Casey (Steffen), Nicki Peckmann (Kyle) and Tyler Gudat (Helen); and his great grandchildren, Ethan, Ty, Brody, Eli, Nate and Molly.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or Brimfield Fire Department.
