Eugene Joseph Schmidt, Jr.

February 12, 1942 ~ November 2, 2024

Eugene “Joe” Joseph Schmidt, Jr., age 82, of Wyoming, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2024.  He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis from 1961-1963.  Joe liked to be busy.  He was a handy guy who loved to build, figure things out and work hard.  He retired after 18 years from Steelcase Wood Division.  He enjoyed camping, hiking and bird watching with his wife.  He was a member of the North Country Trail Association  and the  Audubon Society.  He also was very active and intentional with his children and grandchildren, taking an interest and getting involved in their activities and hobbies, going to their events and spending time with them.  

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Jan; children: Christopher (Sonya), Dan (Maureen); grandchildren: Benjamin, Lindsey, Courtney, Alicia, Daniel, Jessica; siblings: Donna (Steve) Gerhard, Karl (Janet) Schmidt, Stephen (Judy) Schmidt, Jaqueline (Jeff) Scanlan, Tracy (Mark) Thomas, Eleanor (Tevis) Maloney; many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Sr. and Eleanor Schmidt.  

Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024 at  Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr., Grandville, with Rev. Hank Vlaardingerbroek officiating.  Burial will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and also Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at  the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grand Rapids Home for Veterans  or Guiding Light Ministries.

Visitation
Thursday, November 7
5:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Visitation
Friday, November 8
10:00am - 11:00am

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-8656

Funeral Service
Friday, November 8
11:00am

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-8656

Leave Your Tribute Message

November 07, 2024 11:29am
Our prayers for all of you

- Oscar and Cristina Gordillo

November 05, 2024 10:15am
Sorry to hear of your brothers passing Wish I lived closer so I could attend the funeral You will be in my prayers

- Carol Schmidt

November 05, 2024 6:32am
In memory of the best big brother ever. I miss you already, and will forever. Donna Gerhard

- Donna Gerhard

November 04, 2024 4:40pm
You were the best brother anyone could ask for. I will miss you so much. My prayers are with you & your family.

- Eleanor Maloney

November 04, 2024 4:31pm
We are sorry for your loss prayers are with you and your family !!!

- Ann Morris

November 04, 2024 4:29pm
We are sorry for your loss prayers are with you all !!!!!

- Ann Morris




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