This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schmidt, Warner, Goss, Williams, Howell, Roth, Keck, McCormick, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/735 Message Board Post: William Gene “Bill” Schmidt - Delton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 31, 2002. Bill was born in Battle Creek, MI, on June 17, 1960, the son of Frederick and Kay (Warner) Schmidt. Bill was an avid hunter, he enjoyed fishing, raising beagles, gardening and cooking, as he was famour for his steak and eggs. He was a millwright for many years, and was a proud member of the Millwright Union Local 1102. Bill was a man who was self-taught and had a wealth of knnowledge. He is survived by a daughter, Jaclyn Jean Schmidt of Delton; sons, William Bradley Schmidt and Steven James Schmidt of Kincaid, IL; his mother, Kay Schmidt of HIckory Corners; his grandmother, Doris Goss of Galesburg; a brother, Jim Schmidt of Hickory Corners; sisters, Kathy Schmidt (Tony) Williams and Wendy Schmidt, all of Hickory Corners; his former wife, Julie Schmidt of Kincaid, IL; nephews, Justin Howell, Joey Roth, Chad Keck, Bill and Sammy McCormick; niece, Kacy McCormick; a! great-nephew, Nathan Smith; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine (McCormick) Schmidt on June 5, 1986; an infant son, Frederick; his father; grandparents; and a nephew. Kyle James Schmidt. The family will receive visitors today (Friday) 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, August 3, 2002, 11:00 am at Faith United Methodist Church, Dleton, Pastors Jeff Worden and Jim McKelvey officiating. Memorial contributions to Bill’s children will be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or Schmidt Children, PO Box 217, Delton, MI 49046 source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 2, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, no further information)