Donald Allan
Schmitz
- Visitation- Monday 29th, 2019 from 11:30am-12:30pm
- HERITAGE FUNERAL HOMES (16800 W. National Ave, New Berlin)
- Funeral Service- Monday 29th, 2019 at 12:30pm
- HERITAGE FUNERAL HOMES (16800 W. National Ave, New Berlin)
Donald went to join his beloved wife and soulmate of 42 years Diane, July, 25th 2019 at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer. Proud father of David and Dan. Survived by his brother and best friend Richard (Caroline) and his sister Julie Gillin and his girlfriend Marge. Will be missed by his four-legged friends Trixie and Daisy. Preceded in death by his parents George and Ruth (nee: Grall). Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday 29th, 2019 from 11:30am-12:30pm at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOMES (16800 W. National Ave, New Berlin) with a service to begin at 12:30. Entombment to follow at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee.
Don was proud to have served as an Air Force Veteran. Having worked in restaurant management for almost 40 years he expected quality service and was extremely detailed oriented. Don was a jack-of-all trades and was a talented writer. He was a loyal and loving friend, partner, father, and spouse who was a tireless caregiver for his late wife Diane.
In lieu of flowers donations are appreciated to the American Cancer Society (N17W24350 Riverwood Dr, Waukesha, WI) or directly online at:
Dave,
Very sorry for the loss of your father. We are praying for you and your family. God bless.
Scott Tierney
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Peace be with you as you lay your father to rest.
Dave,
Our hearts and prayers are with you. Very sorry for your loss.
Jessica Keske
Dave and Schmitz family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you and your family with heartfelt sympathy.
Dave and Schmitz family,
Condolences and wishing you peace and comfort during this time.
Dave,
Stay strong brother.
Dave,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything. We’re all here for you.
Sincerely,
JeRemy Byrd
Don will remembered always. He was my mentor and my friend. May he rest in peace along with his beautiful wife Diane.
On Death
Kahlil Gibran – 1883-1931
Then Almitra spoke, saying, We would ask now of Death.
And he said:
You would know the secret of death.
But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life?
The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light.
If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life.
For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.
In the depth of your hopes and desires lies your silent knowledge of the beyond;
And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring.
Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.
Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour.
Is the shepherd not joyful beneath his trembling, that he shall wear the mark of the king?
Yet is he not more mindful of his trembling?
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.