Donald Jerome Schmidt Obituary

We announce the death of Donald Jerome Schmidt of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, who passed away on June 16, 2026, at the age of 92. Donald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Jerome Schmidt to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Margaret; his son Mark Schmidt; his siblings, Rosella Packowski (Harry), Genevieve Schuh (Wiss), Evelyn Nehring (Herman), Marie Hackbarth (Earl), Harriet Christianson (Tom), Willard Schmidt, Alphonse Schmidt, Theresa Holewinski (Victor) and John Schmidt (Nancy); his parents-in-law, Michael and Delia Brooks (Driessen); and his siblings-in-law, Bernard Brooks, Marion McNew (Royce) and Doris Brooks.

He is survived by: his children, Bernard Schmidt (Dorri), Susan Schnell (David), Timothy Schmidt, Donna Franczek (Jerry), Guy Schmidt and Peter Schmidt; his grandchildren, Benjamin Schmidt (Jennifer), William Schmidt, Adam Schnell (Sarah), Kathleen Klug (Jason), Justin Schnell (Ashley Schneider), Kimberley Schnell (Jason Hainy), Elliot Franczek (Gianna Gemignani-Valoe), Leslie Shankar (Siva), Everett Franczek, Garrett Franczek, Brooke Klonowski (Jesse) and Sheila Miller (Brock); his stepgrandchild Jesse Chase; his great grandchildren, Brodie, Alivia, Dominque, Christina, Alicia, Matthew, Marina, Theodore, Chloe, Reese, Brinley and Colton; and his sister-in-law Dorothy Schmidt. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In lieu of flowers ("you can't eat flowers!"), please consider donating to your local fire department or a cancer charitable organization.