July 25 1943 November 26 2022
William A. Schmidt, 79 of Sullivan, MO passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. Bill as he was known was born on July 25, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Edwin and Ruth (Caudle) Schmidt, Sr. Bill proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict from 1964 – 1967. Bill was employed by Chevrolet Auto Plant building Corvette’s for thirty years. He was united in marriage to Rose (Isgriggs) Webb on June 2, 1995 and they enjoyed 27 years together. Bill was an avid golfer, loved Cardinals Baseball and watching old westerns. He treasured spending time with his family and enjoyed gathering for different occasions, especially BBQ’s. Bill always enjoyed traveling with his wife Rose, who sadly preceded him in death in September 2022. He loved his family very much and will be missed by all who knew him. Bill as he was known is survived by his children, Gary Gargus and wife Danica of Manchester, MO, Marty Politte and significant other Sue Pouge of Bourbon, MO, Patti Carey and husband Alan of Sullivan, MO, Becky Webb of Cuba, MO; 14 grandchildren, Heather Mallinckrodt and husband Brandon, Brandon Gargus and wife Emily, Tammy Humphrey and husband Barry, Angie Bartle and husband Cory, Rachel Thomure and husband Nick, Amanda Mullen and husband Don, Taylor Politte and wife Victoria, Tarah Barton and husband Guy, Shane Carey and wife Kathryn, Alex Carey and wife Ashley, D.J. Dace and wife Taylor, Nathan and Joshua Dace and Michael Solorio; a host of great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Ruth Birkemeier, Stephen Schmidt, Sr., Mary Schmidt, Gregory Schmidt, Sr., Vicki Main, Todd Schmidt, Jean Stark and George Schmidt, Jr.; 17 great-nieces and nephews; two great-great-niece and nephew; a brother in law, Bill Isgriggs and wife Shirley; numerous other nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife Rose (Isgriggs) Schmidt; a daughter, Susan Politte; his parents, Edwin and Ruth Schmidt; three brothers, Edwin Schmidt, R., Lawrence Schmidt and George, Schmidt, St.; and one nephew, Mark Schmidt. Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be 9 AM – 10:30 AM, Monday, December 5, 222 at the Eaton Funeral Home prior to the funeral service. Friends may send online condolences to the Schmidt family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com All arrangement were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, MO. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William , please visit our floral store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William A Schmidt July 25 1943 November 26 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Sullivan, state: Missouri