Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, August 17th, 2026.
Beloved husband of Margaret Ann “Peggy” Schmees (nee Whelan) for 68 years; devoted father of Cindy (George) Shannon, Terry (Pete) Ostlund, Sandy (Peter) Allen, John (Karen) Schmees Jr., Rick (Windy) Schmees, and the late Debbie Schmees; adoring grandfather of Michael (Robin), Anne (Mark), Mary Margaret (Brandon), Grace, John (Andrea), Julie (Dan), Pete (Mae), James (Mary), Mary Pat (Mason), Christopher (Melissa), James (Heather), Nichole (Jon Jon), Natalie (Noah), Taura, and Tim; cherished great grandfather of 26 (the late Anitta); dearest son of the late Harry and Martha Schmees; loving brother of Mary Lu (the late Robert) Fritz, Dorothy (the late Robert) Kuene, and Betty (the late Wayne) Thome; our dear uncle, great uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, and friend to many.
In lieu of flowers, contributions made to the Knights of Columbus – St. Paul are greatly appreciated.
SERVICES: Visitation will be held at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Friday, August 21st, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 22nd, at St. Paul Catholic Church (15 Forest Knoll Dr., 63026) at 10:00 AM. Interment at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery.