William Schmidt

William Schmidt

March 11, 1942 - October 02, 2024

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William P. “Bill” Schmidt, 82, of Platteville, WI died Wednesday, October 2, 2024.  Bill was born on March 11, 1942, the son of Paul and Ina (Cherrier) Schmidt.  He married Judith Sherwin on January 7, 1961, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville.

Bill graduated from Platteville High School.  Bill was the owner of Schmidt TV & Appliance and instrumental in bringing cable TV to Platteville.  Bill also owned Schmidt Electric where he became an advocate for farmers dealing with stray voltage concerns.   As a young man he got involved in model trains and airplanes, which stayed with him his entire life.  He was a founding member of the Platteville area modelers club and a ham radio operator.   Bill was an avid sportsman in hunting and enjoyed fishing, spending much time on local lakes and rivers as well as in Canada. He genuinely loved helping people, sharing his knowledge, and patiently teaching others. 

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Judy, sons, Dennis, Pat (Vicki), Mark (Lori), Chris and Dan (Courtney), 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and brother, James (Donna) Schmidt.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Judy Kohout and a brother, Jack Schmidt.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville, WI. Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate.  Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville.  The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the funeral home, and from 10:00AM until the time of the service on Friday.  Online condolence may be expressed at www.melbyfh.com. 

 

 

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Carolyn Schuldt
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Judy and family, please accept my sincere and deep sympathy and prayers in the passing of Bill...he was a 1960 PHS classmate and a wonderful man...with a sense of decency and honesty and sense of humor...we often sat in same row at PHS alphabetically and I always remember those days and of course Judy was nearby with her last name of Sherwin...I last saw Bill at our belated reunion at the golf course; both of us were masked due to covid and health issues....please also know that I will be thinking of all of you during these difficult days of loss and grief...God Bless! Respectfully, Carolyn Schuldt PHS Class of 1960
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Jan (Roddick) Jewel
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Dear Judy and family. My sincere condolences to you. We had a good time in high school. I remember you, Judy, and Bill well. May God grant you some comfort during these very difficult days.
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Vickie Deckard (Smith)
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My heart is saddened for your loss. My condolences to Bill's family.
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Jackie Stordahl
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A Stand of 3 Trees has been donated to be planted in Midwest Region in memory of William "Bill" P. Schmidt.
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Jackie Stordahl
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Heartfelt condolences to Aunt Judy and the entire Schmidt family, as you grieve the loss of Uncle Bill.
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Steve Chapman
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A Stand of 3 Trees has been donated to be planted in A Forest of Great Need in memory of William "Bill" P. Schmidt.

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