Giles Schmidt

SCHMIDT, GILES G. "CHARLIE"
Freedom

Giles "Charlie" G. Schmidt, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 in Appleton with his family by his side. He was born August 14, 1932, son of the late William and Esther (Boerst) Schmidt. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth "Betty" LeNoble on October 6, 1955 in Seymour. She preceded him in death on January 4, 1998.

Giles was a Korean Army Veteran and was employed with Interstate ValWeld until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling, polka music, woodworking and family.

Survivors include his children: Gloria (James) Gore, Fremont; Audrey (Donald) Cunningham, Janesville; Charlotte (Jay) Green, Bellingham, WA; Marla (Mike) Van Heuklon, Freedom; Sharon (John) McFarlin, Harvard, IL; Kevin Schmidt, Freedom; daughter-in-law, Vickie Schmidt, Wabeno; 9 grandchildren: Kimberly, Jennifer, Jacqueline, Cary, Daniel, Christopher, April, Alison and Abbey, 7 great-grandchildren, brother: Harvey (Jeanette) Schmidt, MO; three sisters: Dorothy VanKauwenbergh, Green Bay; Marion Gaeurke, Shawano; and Ruth (Ken) Hock, New London; many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Russell, one brother, Martin, one sister, Lilas and one infant sister, Mildred.

Friends may call at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Freedom on Friday, September 10, 2010 from 2 PM until funeral services at 5 PM with Pastor Dustin Sievert officiating. Entombment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com .

A special thank you to the staff of Brewster Village and Theda Care Hospice for all your care and concern.