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March 17, 1956 – September 11, 2018
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Obituary for Richard Frank Schmitz
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Schmitz, Rick (Longtime Employee - St. Mary's Hospital)
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Lorie. Loving father of Jeff and Andy (Shannon) and stepfather of Leah (Brandon), Julie (Geoff) and Katie (Ehsan). Beloved Papa of Brody. Loving son-in-law of Trixie and the late Bill Tiffin. Son of the late Peter and Margaret. Dear brother of the late Peter and Walter. Rick was one of a kind. He knew no strangers. From neighbours to co-workers he touched everyone he came in contact with. Rick enjoyed his time since retiring from St. Mary's after being there 29 years. His absence will be felt greatly by many, many friends and loved ones. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the Henry Walser Funeral Home (519) 749-8467.
A Memorial Service to Celebrate Rick's Life will be held at the Kitchener Gospel Temple, 9 Conway Drive, on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Rick's memorial.
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Lorie. Loving father of Jeff and Andy (Shannon) and stepfather of Leah (Brandon), Julie (Geoff) and Katie (Ehsan). Beloved Papa of Brody. Loving son-in-law of Trixie and the late Bill Tiffin. Son of the late Peter and Margaret. Dear brother of the late Peter and Walter. Rick was one of a kind. He knew no strangers. From neighbours to co-workers he touched everyone he came in contact with. Rick enjoyed his time since retiring from St. Mary's after being there 29 years. His absence will be felt greatly by many, many friends and loved ones. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the Henry Walser Funeral Home (519) 749-8467.
A Memorial Service to Celebrate Rick's Life will be held at the Kitchener Gospel Temple, 9 Conway Drive, on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Rick's memorial.
Service Information
When
Friday, September 14th, 2018 1:00pm
Location
Kitchener Gospel Temple
Address
9 Conway Drive Kitchener, ON
Reception Information
When
Friday, September 14th, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location
Kitchener Gospel Temple
Address
9 Conway Drive Kitchener, ON
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