Richard "Rick" M. Schmitt 71 of Dubuque passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am, Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish-Holy Ghost Catholic Church 2921 Central Ave. Family will greet friends 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, June 22, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Rd.
Rick was born January 7, 1947 in Graf, Iowa the son of Ted and Jeanette (Herting) Schmitt, Jr. He worked for Flexsteel in Dubuque for over 30 years. Rick married Hilda Hines on February 28, 1996. He enjoyed playing casino slots, euchre, fishing, watching baseball, gardening, and outside activities.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda "Heidi" ; children, Tyler "Ty" Schmitt and Kayla (Alex Shannon) Schmitt; siblings, Nancy Schultz, Debbie (Dave Dolan) Linden, Randy (Linda) Schmitt, and Kris Loomis; brother in-law, LeRoy Kedley; sister in-law, Tammy Lynch; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Shawn Schmitt; a sister, Barbara Kedley; and a brother in-law, David Schultz.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque ...[more]
for their care and concern and all the other people who help us during this difficult time.
A memorial fund has been established in Rick's memory.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hskfh.com