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Alfred Schmidt Obituary

Schmidt, Alfred Edward born June 23, 1925 in Chicago, passed away February 5th at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer, beloved husband of 50 years to Judith, loving father of Eric (Jenny), Edward (Kathy) and Kurt (Christy), proud grandfather of Matthew and Michael Schmidt, T.J. Pederson, Jordon, Colleen and Jamie Schmidt, Nick and Katja Halverson, dear brother of Walter (Lillian) Schmidt, former father-in-law of Kathy, fond uncle of Karen (Tom) Schleindwein and great uncle of Kathy, fond uncle of Karen (Tom) Schleindwein and great uncle of Mollie and Joey, also many extended family members. He is greatly loved. Visitation Thursday, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Lying in state Friday, from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran CHurch, 855 Lee Street in Des Plaines. Interment St. Luke Cemetery, Memorials to Rainbow Hospice, Bethesda Home, Watertown, WI, Lutheran Home Ministries or Immanuel Lutheran Church. Info., 847-699-9003. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2002.

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Ed Schmidt

June 27, 2025

100 this year. Miss you every day. Happy Birthday

Ed Schmidt

June 16, 2024

Hey Dad. Happy Fathers Day. Next week is our birthday. 99 wow

Edward Schmift

June 23, 2022

Happy Bithday Dad. Miss you

Edward Schmidt

March 14, 2022

Schmidt family first camping trip. Alfred Schmidt, left front, Eric Schmidt in back of him. Edward Schmidt right side. Judith Schmidt working the camera. Door County Wisconsin , 1960

Edward Schmidt

March 14, 2022

Mom and dad wedding photo.. Alfred and Judith ( Hildebrant) Schmidt. 15 March 1952. Jefferson Park Lutheran Church. Chicago Illinois

Edward Schmidt

March 14, 2022

Mom and dad married 70 years tomorrow , 15 March 1952. Wedding line. Left to right, Lynn Hildebrant , mom's dad. Alys ( Tredo) Hildebrant , mom's mom , Judith ( Hildebrant) Schmidt, Alfred Schmidt , Bertha ( Woltersdorf) Schmidt, dad's mom, and Walter Schmidt, dad's brother. Love you both. Miss you both. Ed and Eric Schmidt

Edward Schmidt

March 14, 2022

Hey Dad. Love you. Miss You

Edward Schmidt

March 14, 2022

Alfred and Judith Schmidt with son Eric Schmidt

Diane Carioscio (Henrikson)

February 12, 2002

My Mom told me today about the funeral. I wish I could have been there to express my condolences. I have fond memories of him from when I was growing up. You'll all be in my prayers.

Diane

Joe Wersching

February 8, 2002

I was sorry to hear about Al's passing. I worked with him at Perfekt Punch about 30 years ago. We were very close at that time. Please accept my deepest condolenses.

Yours truly,

Joe Wersching

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