Fred J. Schmiedeler's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana

Fred J. Schmiedeler

December 26, 1933 - October 27, 2023 (89 years old)

South Bend, Indiana

Fred J. Schmiedeler's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Palmer Funeral Homes

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Fred J. Schmiedeler

December 26, 1933 - October 27, 2023 (89 years old)

South Bend, Indiana

Fred J. Schmiedeler Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Fred J. Schmiedeler (South Bend, Indiana), who passed away on October 27, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his son Matthew; his parents, Fred Sr. Schmiedeler and Dorothy Schmiedeler (Crowe); and his siblings, John Schmiedeler, Rosemary Reinig, Dorothy Flake and Martha Schmiedeler.

He is survived by: his wife Ann (Carey); his children, Mary Long (James) of Grand Rapids, MI, Michael (Wendy) of Oak Park, IL and James (Renée LaReau) of South Bend; and his brother Patrick Schmiedeler of St. Louis. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 25 nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Holy Cross Village for their loving care for Fred over the past five years, as he battled Parkinson's Disease with courage and dignity. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Ann Grabner Employee Assistance Fund at Holy Cross Village Foundation, 54515 SR 933 N, P O Box 303, Notre Dame, IN 46556.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Palmer Funeral Homes



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October 30, 2023

Regina Amendolea wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Ann, Jim and Mary (and other family): I am so sorry for your loss. I don't remember if I ever met Fred but I did go do St. Anthony's with Jim and Mary and remember Ann. I know the pain of losing a father. It is always hard, especially with the holidays fast approaching. You will be in my prayers.”


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Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel
17131 Cleveland Rd, South Bend, IN 46635

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St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church
2320 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617

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St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park
375 W Cleveland Rd, Granger, IN 46530

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