Donald P. Schmitz Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald P. Schmitz (Elmwood, Wisconsin), born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 96, on September 13, 2019. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald P. Schmitz to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Peter and Estella "Stella" Mary Schmitz (McDonald); his daughter Debra Jean Wiinamaki; and his brother John "Jack" Joseph Schmitz. He is survived by: his wife Mary; his children, Cindy Sinz (John) of Menomonie, WI, Steve Schmitz of Oxnard, CA, Tom Schmitz (Jean) of Eagan, MN, Fred Schmitz (Tali) of Mondovi, WI, Nancy Ousley of Minneapolis, MN and Dave Schmitz of Portage, WI; his son-in-law Bob Wiinamaki of Menomonie, WI; his grandchildren, Aaron Sinz, Michael Sinz (Allison Campbell), Sarah Roberts (Jess), Amber Jochimsen (Jason), Nicole Schmitz, Matthew Schmitz, Alexis Schmitz, Christopher Schmitz, Daniel Schmitz (Leigh), Zachary Schmitz (Amanda), Hayden Schmitz (Stephanie), Katie Ousley and Jacob Ousley; his great grandchildren, Samuel, Elliot Roberts, Maya, Lydia Jochimsen, Griffin, Hannah Schmitz and Roland Schmitz; and his siblings-in-law, Sally Miller and Richard Coughlin (Helen). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.