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Gordon "Gordy" N. Schmitz
September 25, 1944 - October 21, 2022
Obituary For Gordon "Gordy" N. Schmitz
DeForest – Gordon “Gordy” N. Schmitz, age 78, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice surrounded by family on October 21, 2022. He was born on September 25, 1944 in Madison, Wisconsin to parents Adelbert and Veronica (Annen) Schmitz.
Gordon married Patricia (Paltz) Schmitz on August 10, 1968 at St. Mary’s of Pine Bluff Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, road trips up north, and spending time with his granddaughters.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 54 years Patricia Schmitz; son Scott Schmitz; daughter Sandy (Schmitz) Lawrence and Dan Lawrence; granddaughters Anna Prestine and Veronica Prestine; his sister JoAnn (Schmitz) Trainor; his brother, Gary Schmitz; and his sister-in-law Ruth Schmitz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger Schmitz; brother-in-law Russell Trainor; sister-in-law Anita Schmitz; and nephew Randy Trainor.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave, Madison. Interment will follow the visitation at St. Mary of Pine Bluff Catholic Cemetery.
A special thank you to the Agrace Hospice nurses, CNAS, and entire staff.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
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