ne, IL and Pamella (Tod) Ferguson of Lomax, IL; one son, Thomas Schmitz of Taylorsville, IN; twelve grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Schmitz of Stronghurst, IL; two sisters, Shirley Mundt of Burlington and Carol Sprock of Stronghurst IL; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Loretta, his parents, two brothers, and one grandson. The funeral service for Mr. Schmitz will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 28th at Lunning Chapel. Rev. Melisa Bracht-Wagner will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The Burlington Area Veteran Honor Guard will provide military rites. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A memorial has been established for the West Point Care Center in West Point, IA.