Roy R. Schmidt

Roy R. Schmidt

Reunited with his beloved wife Diana on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the age of 94. Loving dad of the late Cheryl (David) Stenzel, Pamela (Frank) Pilarski, Dennis (Jane) Schmidt and Tammy Schmidt. Proud grandpa of Jason, Aaron, Adam, Sarah and Lisa. Survived by his sisters Louise and Gloria. Further survived by great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Roy was born in Medford, WI, one of nine children of Frieda and John Schmidt. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany during the Korean War. Roy worked for the City of Greenfield in the DPW until his retirement. He was a founding member of Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church where he also served the congregation as a custodian, a position that he held until into his 80's.

In his leisure, Roy enjoyed fishing, boating, travel and spending time with family and friends.

Roy taught his family many things: To do things right, to work with their hands, and that hard work gives glory to God.

Visitation at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church, 9741 W. Beloit Rd., on Monday, April 13 from 3-4:45 PM. Funeral Service at 5 PM. Private interment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association appreciated.

You will always be loved, remembered, missed and never forgotten