Levern Schmit
June 17, 1926 — January 9, 2009
LeVern "Bud" J. Schmit, 82, Seymour, peacefully went to his eternal rest on Friday January 9, 2009, with his family by his side. LeVern was born June 17, 1926 in Seymour to the late Joseph and Martha Schmit. He was a lifetime resident of Seymour. On October 18, 1947, he married Marion G. Carpenter. LeVern served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and was a member VFW Post #8209 and American Legion Post #0106. He was a member of the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years. He worked at Melchert Brothers Garage in Seymour where he retired after 40 years. After his retirement from Melcherts he worked part time for the City of Seymour. He was a member of St. John's Cartholic Church, Seymour. LeVern enjoyed time with his family, sitting in his swing in the back yard, trips to the casino, puzzles and watching westerns on television.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Marion; his children; Dianne (Dan) Huettl, Seymour, Sally (Ron) Abel, Neenah, Thomas (Betty) Schmit, Seymour, Nancy Brockman and special friend Carl Benson, Wood River Illinois and Sue (Tim) Diermeier, Black Creek, 14 Grandchildren; Tina (Scott) Bertrand, Gregg (Sarah) Huettl, Rick Huettl, Scott Abel, Kevin (Donna) Abel, Jason (Carrie) Abel, Nate (Sara) Schmit, Rob Schmit, Jen (Rick) Liebergen, Mike (Lisa) Brockman, Corey Brockman and his fiance`, Kristin Grant, Kerry Brockman, Kristen Diermeier and Stephanie Diermeier; nineteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Lee (Betty) Schmit, and two sisters, Fern Schroeder and Irene Zuleger. He is further survived by brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws; Ralph Carpenter, Bernice (Merle) Klarner, Dora Fonder, Theresa (Bill) Piton, Dorothy Carpenter and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a nephew, Terry Schmit.
Friends may call at St Johns Catholic Church, Seymour from 10 am Tuesday January 13 2009,from 10 am until services at 12 noon with Fr. Bob Kabat officiating . Burial in the parish cemetery. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home is assisting the family. On line condolences can be made at www.muehlboettcher.com
A special thank you to the staff at Good Shepherd Nursing Home and Heartland Hospice for their care and concern for Bud.