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Service:
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a celebration of life
will be held at a later date.
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Thomas Alvin Schmidt Sr., 82, of
Hartsburg, passed away April 27, 2020 at his home.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry
& Bennett Funeral Home. Due to Covid-19
restrictions, a celebration of life will be held at
a later date.
Thomas was born January 15, 1938 in Lincoln, IL.,
the son of Alvin C. Schmidt and Louise (Ramlow). He
married Theresa Kasulke April 29, 1959. She preceded
him in death on March 21, 2001.
Thomas proudly served his country
in the United States Air Force from 1956-1960.
He worked in
maintenance for the Village of Hartsburg, was on the
Logan County Auxiliary Police Force, and was a
volunteer firefighter in Hartsburg. He was also
formerly employed ay Myers Industries for several
years.
Thomas enjoyed taking things apart
and putting them back together. He loved collecting
brass, going to the Illinois River, taking long
drives, nature, and his dog Pug. |
Surviving are his children: Tony Ray (Betty "Misty") Schmidt,
Teresa "Dollie" (Scott) Heidbreder, Tina Coers, and Tim Schmidt; grandchildren:
Nicole (Aaron) Folkman, Chris (Liddy) Coers, Mark (Kathleen) Haberland, Tabatha
(Nick) Schmidt, Brandin (Samantha) Heidbreder, Brandee (Johnathan) Stalter, and
Brock Heidbreder; 11 great grandchildren; long time companion Sue Seaman, and
step sister Joyce (Gene) Conrady.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Thomas A. Schmidt Jr., and
son in law Robert "Bub" Coers.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hartsburg Fire Department.
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