Memorials › Gerald James Schmidt Sr
12 Aug 1927 – 10 Oct 2013
| Birth | 12 Aug 1927 |
| Death | 10 Oct 2013 |
| Cemetery | Cenizo Hill Cemetery Mathis , San Patricio County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Bobbie Camp Floyd on 05 Apr 2024 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143896068 |
Gerald James Schmidt, Sr. passed away October 10, 2013 at the age of 86. He was born August 12, 1927 in Dilworth, Texas to William Richard Schmidt, Sr. and Carrie Ermis Schmidt. He is preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Carrie Lynn Schmidt. Gerald graduated from Mathis High School and lived in the area for the most of his life. He loved the Lord, his church, family, friends, farming and his companion of ten years, Sparky, his rat terrier. He also loved our nation, having served in the Marine Corps during World War II. Gerald was an independent, diligent steward of the land, tilling and farming our Lord’s precious natural resource for over 60 years. He found pride, happiness and honor in hard work. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mathis, Texas his entire adult life. He was a member of the KJT organization and Knights of Columbus. Gerald was affectionately known as Baba to his loving wife and family. His playful nature and tales of animals with human characteristics provided many wonderful memories for his grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mathis. Visitation will be held at Dobie Funeral Home on Friday from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm with rosary at 7: 00 pm. Published by Dobie Funeral Home.
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