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Karl Schmidt Obituary
Schmidt, Karl age 74, Veteran of Korean War, beloved husband of Irene (nee Markowski), devoted father of Darlene (Robert) Wigboldy and Richard, loving grandfather of Jacquelyn, Taylor, Danielle, Richard and Kendal, also survived by many loving relatives in Germany. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Palos- Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. Lying in state Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7800 West McCarthy Rd. Funeral service 11 a.m. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Longtime owner of Mercedes-Benz BMW Auto Dealership, Star Motors of Evergreen Park. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guest book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410 
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for Karl Schmidt
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Patti Kaveckas
July 12, 2003
Rick and family , So sorry to hear about your Dad, Would have gone to the wake , if I knew earlier. My thoughts are with you and your family. 708-602-3020 Love , Patti
JOY KARAS
July 11, 2003
DEAR IRENE,DARLENE,AND RICK.
YOU HUSBAND AND FATHER WILL ALLWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. HE WAS A VERY GENEROUS MAN AND I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT HE DID FOR ME AND MY FAMILY, AND THE OPPORTUNITIES HE GAVE ME BY BELIEVING IN ME, AND GIVING ME A CHANCE. HE TREATED ME, AND MY FAMILY LIKE WE WERE HIS FAMILY I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM, OR STAR MOTORS. MY HEART IS WITH YOU ALL.
JOY KARAS
David Gaidas and Family
July 10, 2003
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