Roger David Schmidt

ROGER SCHMIDT
Roger David Schmidt, 83, Phillips, Town of Harmony, died at his home on Thursday, November 8, while under the care of his family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. Roger was born on November 13, 1934, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of George and Helen (Schultz) Schmidt. He was a 1953 graduate of
Wausau High School. Roger served his country in Korea during the Korean War in the United States Marine Corps from 1953 to 1957. He married Dolores Helena Huerta in Chicago, Illinois, on November 27, 1958. Roger was employed by Badger Meter, Inc. in Brown Deer, WI for over 36 years, retiring in 1996. In 1996, he
and Dolores made their home in the Town of Harmony. In his younger days, he played baseball, golf, bowling and pool. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, woodworking, socializing with friends, and watching his favorite teams: the Brewers, Packers and Wisconsin Badgers.
He is survived by Dolores, his wife of 60 years; by four daughters, Arlene (James) Mertzig, Park Falls, Bonnie (Russ) Wolf, Green Bay, WI, Cheryl (George Little) Schmidt, Hudson, WI, and Valerie (Boyd) Erdman, DeForest, WI; by 9 grandchildren, and by 7 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin and Donald.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Heindl Funeral Home Phillips, with Pastor Glenn Sokolowski officiating. Friends may call after 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at the funeral home until the time of the service .Military honors will be conducted by the Frank and Michael Baran VFW Post #5778 and the Lane-Kreiling American Legion Post #122 both of Phillips.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.heindlfuneralhome.com
The Heindl Funeral Home in Phillips is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.