Armond “Dan” Schmidt, 85, formerly of Caroline, died Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Pines Post Acute and Memory Care, Clintonville.
Dan was born on April 23, 1935 in the town of Red Springs, Shawano County, the son of George and Leona (Eggers) Schmidt Sr.
Dan honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 completing Utility Repairman and Construction Equipment Mechanic Certification at the USAREUR Engineer School in 1954. He was a member of the VFW and the Gresham American Legion Post 390 where he was Commander from 2002 to 2007, earning the Commander Award on June 1, 2007.
He operated a dairy farm, drove logging trucks and was employed by Grunewald Excavating until his retirement. In his retirement, he used his skills and developed his passion for restoring old cars and tractors that were showcased in numerous community parades.
Dan is survived by his loving wife, Annette; two daughters, Patty Jo (Kelly) Zillmer and Penny Lou (Dan) Boileau; three grandchildren, Scott (Jodilyn) Zillmer, Catherine Zillmer and Kysia (Jason) Vanderveren; three step-grandchildren, Heather (Richard) Mitchell, Dustin and Joshua Boileau; one great-grandson, Lincoln; seven step-great-grandchildren, Emilee, Carson, Madison, Wesley, Richard Jr., Marley and Avalyn; siblings, Connie (Austin) Newcomb and Carol (Jack) Lowder; and 32 adoring nieces and nephews.
Greeting Dan in Heaven were his parents; siblings LaVon (Leonard) Andrus, Carmen (Milan) Thiex, Marlea (Ed) Schulz, Rose Marie (Jim) Churchill and George Jr. (Charlotte) and Angela; step-grandson, Michael (Jenny); niece, Carol Jean (Jim) Aleson; and in-laws, Alfred and Catherine Hanson and brother-in-law, Roger (Judy) Hanson.
We will always remember Dan’s quick wit that made us laugh and his charming mannerism that made us all feel loved and special in his life. We are proud of his accomplishments, admired his hard work ethic and loved him dearly. We now say good-bye until we meet again.
A wake will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bowler from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14th, followed by the funeral at 11:00 a.m.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
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