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Gordon "Gordy" N. Schmitz

September 25, 1944 - October 21, 2022

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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.

Services

5 Nov

Visitation

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ryan Funeral Homes - Madison North East 2418 N. Sherman Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Get Directions »
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  • October 25, 2022

    Pat and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Gordy was a fun guy and a good friend of Marv's.

  • October 25, 2022

    When we were kids we were neighbors to Gordie and his family. Gordie was always ready for fun. He was the one who dared climb the new silo. He would help out at haying time. Sorry for your loss.

  • October 24, 2022

    I send warm and sincere condolences to the family in your loss. The love shared amongst you all was wonderful to witness and admire.

  • October 24, 2022

    Pat and family, we are so sorry for your loss! Gordy will be missed at Parkside!

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