Paul Eldor Schmidt Obituary
We bid farewell to Paul Eldor Schmidt of Algoma, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 6, 2025 at the age of 85. Paul 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 mother Elsie Ida Schmidt (Erdmann); his stepmother Eldor Schmidt (Gertrude); his brother Carl; his parents-in-law, Earl and Letitia Larsen; and his brothers-in-law, Jack Hood, Wesley Otto and Orville Otto.
He is survived by: his wife Juanita Laurene Larsen of Denmark; his children, Timothy Schmidt (Kelly), Phillip Schmidt (Jenny), Patricia Schmidt and Peter Schmidt (Devin); his grandchildren, Taylor Bredael-Schmidt (Brooke), Tori Jorgensen (Jordan), Matthew Schmidt (Courtney), Andrew "Hammer" Schmidt (Cassie), Zachary Schmidt, Breanne Schmidt, Bristol Schmidt and Pierce Schmidt; his great grandchildren, Bowie, Hadley, Braxten, Jay and Winny; his brother Wayne Schmidt (Karen); his cousin Joyce Sibilsky Wians; and his siblings-in-law, Judy Hood, Joann Otto, Joy Otto, Jon Larsen (Kathy), James Larsen (Nancy), Jerelyn Bougie (Ralph) and Joel Larsen (Laura). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and friends.
Memorials may be given in Paul's name for St. John's Lutheran Church (E5221 Church Road, Algoma, WI 54201) or the Algoma Fire/Rescue Association.