Bernard Schmitt

Bernard J. Schmitt, 72, of Poseyville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital. Mr. Schmitt was a lifelong farmer and a Vigortone Feed Dealer for 42 years. He was a very active member of St. Wendel Catholic Church, having sung in the church choir since 1975. He was also a member of St. Wendel Knights of St. John and the Serra Club. He loved to play golf and thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the VFW Post # 6576. He had also recently been inducted into the Brute Society by the Diocese of Evansville. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Martha (Weinzapfel) Schmitt, four daughters, Judy Kerney of Evansville, Sharon (Bernie) Riedford of Mt. Vernon, Janet Heldt, Christine (Jody) Cumbee, all of Cynthiana, IN and three sons, Daniel (LeAnn) Schmitt of Cynthiana, Father Eugene Schmitt of Rockport, IN and Steven (Pamela) Schmitt of Cynthiana. Also surviving are his sister, Helen Simon of Haubstadt and three brothers, Al Schmitt of Evansville, Urban Schmitt, Sr. of Poseyville and Jerome Schmitt of Haubstadt. Grandchildren are Abby and Autumn Thompson, Leslie Whitney and Ryan Kerney, Kelsey, Jacob and Jenna Riedford, Luke and Nick Heldt, Megan, Andrew and Laura Cumbee, Brooke, Alexandria, Emily and Molly Schmitt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude (Gries) and Bernard Schmitt, a sister, Margaret Halbig, brothers, Joseph, Leo, Edwin, Wilfred, Raymond and Anthony Schmitt and a son-in-law, Joe Heldt. Funeral services for Mr. Schmitt will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Rev. Ed Schnur, Rev. Gordon Mann, Rev. Robert Guerra and Priests of the Evansville Diocese officiating. Burial will follow in St. Wendel Catholic Church Cemetery where VFW Post 6576 will conduct military rites. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street where a memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:30 A.M. until service time Wednesday at St. Wendel Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Wendel Catholic Church, American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association. The family would like to thank Dr. Aziz Mehrzad and all family and friends who helped care for Dad during his illness.

Bernard Schmitt

October 26, 1934 - July 7, 2007