Dad, Im glad that we had the last month to spend time together. I enjoyed our talks and memories shared. I Love you so much and will miss you a lot!

Grandpa, since the first day I met you, I felt like I had known you forever. With you there was never a dull moment. Thank you for being part of my life. My only wish is that I enjoy life as much as you did. Forever I will remember that no matter how hard life was you smiled and made everyone laugh. Heaven is lucky to you have you. I miss you so much already.

I love you.

Maria

Mike and family our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. All of you will be in our thoughts as you go through this difficult time . Blessings to him as he goes on to his next journey.

To Betty and ALL of Bill Sr.'s children & grandchildren, our deepest sympathy in the passing of a good Husband, Father, Grandfather & Neighbor.

Bill was a GREAT example of the definition of a "Good Neighbor". He kept a whole bunch of our basements DRY, and always offered to help, when in need. Both he & Betty were welcoming to their neighbors, bring your chairs over for the ORIGINAL way to share stories with each other. A Real Live Community of people, pre Smart Phones & the Internet. Beer & soda are in the coolers.

Thanks Mr. Schmitz for ALL that you did for others and special thanks for helping to keep my generation of kids in "our" neighborhood, on the right path in LIFE.