John E. Schmidt Usnr Obituary

John E. Schmidt Usnr of Yorkville, Illinois passed away on May 31, 2026. John, born on October 31, 1944, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John E. Schmidt Usnr to show support.

John will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew John will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. John’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles "Hap" Schmidt and Ione Schmidt (Conover). He is survived by: his wife Gladys Schmidt; his sons, Charles Schmidt (Amy Ou) of Downers Grove, IL and Christopher Schmidt (Jenna) of Geneva, IL; and his grandchildren, Jacob, Nicholas and Sophia.

Donations may be made in John's Memory to: CUREPSP Inc. 324 Hudson St. FL 4 New York, NY 10213-0806; to the United States Navy Memorial, PO Box 96570 Washington, DC 20090-6570; or to Rock Steady Boxing Peoria, 5629 Galena Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61616.