Schmidt, Eugene (Gene) Jr. Age 75, passed suddenly on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Beloved son of the late Hildegarde and Eugene Schmidt Sr. Dearest husband of Irene Schmidt (Nedilnycky). Loving father of Karen (Jeff) Gregory, Stephen (Gena) Schmidt, and Christina (Bobby) Russell. Cherished grandpa of Nick, Heather, Zack, Jenna, Jillian and Maddie. Great grandpa of Jude. Dearest brother of the late Carol Spindler, Kathy (Dick) Booton, Tom (Kathleen) Schmidt, and Michael (Paula) Schmidt. Our dear father-in-law, brother-in -law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Gene was proud to serve in the United States Army for three years and the Vietnam War in 1969. He was a long time employee of Great Lakes Carbon and Carondelet Coke Corporation as an air pollution control supervisor.
He loved classic cars and tractors. He enjoyed birdwatching, keeping squirrels away from the bird feeders, going to breakfast/lunch with his brother and buddies, his pets and current cat, Bobbycat. He always made time to be with his grandchildren- taking them to the park, fishing, swimming, watching SpongeBob, going to Burger King and eating his favorite donuts.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors, Disabled American Veterans or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation: South County Kutis Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., Monday July 25, 2022. 4-7 pm Funeral: St. John’s Catholic Church, 4614 Blue Springs Rd., Imperial, MO 63052. Tuesday July 26th, 2022. Mass at 10:00am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.