James Brei
Schmidt
- Visitation
- Friday, July 26th, 2019 from 10-11AM at ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH, 6060 W Loomis Rd, Greendale
- Mass of Christian Burial
- Friday, July 26th, 2019 at 11AM at ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH, 6060 W Loomis Rd, Greendale
Schmidt, James Brei
Passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19th, 2019 at the age of 80. Beloved dad of Linda (George) Helf, Lisa (John) Hutts, and Laura (Brian) Baumert. Proud grandpa of Justin (Sarah), Jeff, Lisa (Jaron), Colin, Shanna (fiancé Connor), Marisa, Lauren, and Natalie Grace. Great-grandpa of Justus, Sophia, Amiina, and Salem. Former husband of Valerie Schmidt. Brother of the late Robert J. (Joyce) Schmidt. Proud uncle of Lori (Mike), Robert (Victoria), and William (Renee). Also survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26th from 10-11AM at ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH, 6060 W Loomis Rd, Greendale, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Interment Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery.
Jim grew up in the Milwaukee area, attended local schools, played football and ran track for Greendale High School then went onto a career in law enforcement.
– Graduate of Greendale High School
– Graduate of the Milwaukee Police Academy
– Police officer, Milwaukee, WI Police Department
– Police officer, Titusville, FL Police Department
– Sheriff’s Deputy, Brevard County FL
– Vice Squad Agent, Brevard County FL
– Chief Investigator, Prosecutors Office, Brevard County FL
– Started the first high school law enforcement program in the state of Florida
– Full time High School Law Enforcement Teacher, Cocoa, FL
– Founder and President of Continental Investigations & Security, Greenfield, WI
He was a very loving Father and so proud of his three girls, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also adored his niece and nephews. Family was everything to Jim and he instilled that within his family. He would often say “Friends come and go but Family will always be there for you”!
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Alphonsus Food Pantry greatly appreciated.
I met Jim on Tuesday/Friday coffee down in the Village, yet felt I had met and known him many years before. He was always in such good spirits and never ever complained! We are all going to miss him and am only sorry I will not be able to attend his funeral Mass this Friday as I will be out of town. My very deepest sympathy to his family.
Val & Family , You have my Deepest Sympathy ! I am very sorry for your loss!! R.I.P Jim ! Amen ! God Bless Everyone !! Peace & Love to All !!
Dear Valerie & Family, I am so Sorry for you & your Family for the Loss of Jim. You All Have My Deepest Sympathy !! You will be in my Thoughts & Prayers !! Peace & Love to All !!! R.I.P Jim ! Amen !! God Bless You All !!! Love to Everyone !!