This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17137/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Sunday, September 06, 2009 Duane D. Schmidt Duane D. Schmidt, age 52, of Tigerton passed away Friday, Sept, 4, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a 23-year battle with HIV due to a hemophilic blood transfusion. Duane David Schmidt was born Feb. 5, 1957 in Tigerton to Elmer and MaryAnn (Schmidt) Schmidt. He graduated from Tigerton High School in 1975 and was united in marriage on March 27, 1976 to Mary E. Tody at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marion. For many years Duane owned and operated Ma & Pa's Small Engine of Tigerton. He could fix just about anything and he was always helping people out. In his younger years, Duane liked fishing, deer hunting, and snowmobiling. He gave "talks" educating numerous high school, youth, and local church groups about his condition. He enjoyed raising miniature horses and was a member of the NE Wisconsin Miniature Horse Club Assoc. Duane was also a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Tigerton. He especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Mary, and two children, Steph (Troy) Miller of Tigerton, and Matt Schmidt of Wausau. There are two grandchildren, McKenzie Miller and Riley Schmidt. He is further survived by a brother, Dale (Bonnie) Schmidt of Tigerton, a sister, Carolyn (Wes) Orvedahl of Tigerton; his toy poodle, Tinker; many other relatives and friends. Duane is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Judy. The family wishes to thank Dr. Kevin O'Connell and all the nurses and staff at Aspirus Palative Care and the Hospice Unit. Also a big thanks to the staff at the Hemophilia Outreach Center in Green Bay. Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Tigerton. Fr. John Girotti will officiate and burial will be at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at the church. The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.