Gary Charles Schmitz Obituary
We bid farewell to Gary Charles Schmitz (Cleveland, Wisconsin), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 4, 2025 at the age of 88. Gary 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, David Schmitz and Olga Schmitz (Twidt); and his close friend Carol Niven. He is survived by: his children, David Schmitz (Lori) of Cleveland, WI, Shirley Schmitz (Ken Peszynski) of Ontonagon, MI and Mark Schmitz of Calumet, MI.; his grandchildren, Ryan Schmitz (Andrea) of Sheboygan, WI, April Fiala (Eric) of Howards Grove, WI, Stuart Schramm of Bloomington, MN, Phillip Schramm of Minneapolis, MN, Callie Schmitz and Drake Schmitz of Laurium, MI; his great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Hallie Schmitz, Jacob, Isaac Fiala, Leonardo Schramm and Octavia Schmitz; and his brothers, Dean Schmitz (Diane) of Mount Clemens, MI and Floyd Schmitz (Nancy) of Rogersville, MO. He is also survived by other nieces, nephews, step-children and step-grandchildren.
Memorials are appreciated in Gary's name to Travelers Protective Association Scholarship for the Hearing Impaired, which can be accessed online at tpahq.org and Old Glory Honor Flight at https://www.oldgloryhonorflight.org.
