Paul E. Schmitt

Paul E. Schmitt, age 77 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. He was born on Saturday, June 06, 1936, in Highland, IL, the son of Edward J. and Anna M. (nee Reidelberger) Schmitt. On Saturday, October 10, 1959, he married Barbara A. Schmitt (nee Frey) who passed away March 31, 2009. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL; former Teamster Local 525 (25 years) - Alton, IL; Knights of Columbus #1580 (since 1958) - Highland, IL; Highland Precinct Committeman 1992-1998; former Highland Jaycees; Highland Zoning Board (1999); former Volunteer Highland Fireman. Born at Highland; grew up in Grantfork; graduated from St. Paul High School in 1954; served in the US Navy from 1956-1958. He was stationed in San Diego, CA and was an aircraft mechanic. He operated the Grantfork Bowl from July of 1958 to 1968, owned Doug's Shoe Store form 1968-1969 and owned Dog and Suds at Highland from 1969-1971. From 1971 to 1977 traveled for Dog and Suds, Inc. throughout the south and midwest. He started working for the State of Illinois Department of Transportation in 1977 and retired in 1999. He then volunteered at the Highland Fire Depatment from 1979-1997, was the treasurer of the department in 1988 and 1989, and president in 1992. He also worked with the Highland EMS Department in 1990-1997, and was awarded the E.M.T. of the Year award in 1993. He retired in 1998 from the EMS & Fire Department. Mr. Schmitt was a Past Precinct Committeeman (1992-1998); was a member of the Highland Zoning Board in 1999. He never missed his grandchildrens sporting events. He enjoyed bus tours, Tuesday afternoon gatherings with friends, and was very faithful to Perpetual Adoration Prayers every Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:00 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. Survivors include: Daughter - Kim A. Brogan, Saint Charles, MO Daughter - Sherri L. (Timothy) Patek, Troy, IL Grandchild - Jerica R. Patek, Troy, IL Grandchild - Austin T. Patek, Troy, IL Grandchild - Destin M. Patek, Troy, IL Grandchild - Riley A. Brogan, St. Charles, MO Sister - Dianne J. Frey, St. Louis, MO Sister - Pat A. (Braden) Winter, Charlotte, NC Nieces and Nephews - Many. He was preceded in death by: Father - Edward Joseph Schmitt Mother - Anna Mary Schmitt nee Reidelberger Wife - Barbara A. Schmitt nee Frey died 03/31/2009. Service Information Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, on Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Charles A. Edwards, Pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Masses; Hospice of Southern Illinois; or Highland EMS.

Paul E. Schmitt

June 6, 1936 - August 17, 2013