Joseph Schmitz Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Schmitz (Dodge Center, Minnesota), who passed away on February 2, 2020 at the age of 66. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Schmitz to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pete Schmitz and Rita Schmitz (Bauman); and his sister Elizabeth Schmitz. He is survived by: his former wife Pauline Stueber; his wife Polly of Dodge Center, MN; his children, Chris Schmitz (Cindy) of St. James, MN, Michelle Freiderich (Chad) of New Ulm, MN, Matt Schmitz (Danielle) of Kasson, MN and Greg Schmitz of Springfield, MN; his siblings, Dave Schmitz (Natalia) of Leander, TX, Bill Schmitz (Suk) of Kathleen, GA, Marita Schmitz of St. Peter, MN, Tina Smith (Steve) of Pine City, MN, Pete Schmitz (Peg) of Jefferson City, MT, Paul Schmitz (Deb) of St. James, MN, Tony Schmitz (Lisa) of Sleepy Eye, MN, Ann Schotzko (John) of New Ulm, MN, Carmella Leggon (Bob) of Marshfield, WI, Dan Schmitz (Amy) of Springfield, MN and Jon Schmitz (Amber) of Kasson, MN; and his close friend John Carroll. He is also survived by nine grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the Schmitz family asks for prayers and kindness to one another in memory and honor of Joe.
