Schmidt, James Michael “Jimmer”, age 49, died due to a farm accident on his family’s farm on Friday July 1st, 2016. He was born in Burlington on November 15, 1966, the son of William James “W. James” (Jim) and Pamila Schmidt. He worked his entire life on the family farm doing what he loved to do the most, farming. Jimmer was a 1985 graduate of Waterford High School and Twin Silo’s academy. He loved to spend time with his nephews, or some back hills road time on his Harley. Although he had no children of his own, Jimmer enjoyed spending time with his nephews Eric, Nicholas, Marcus and Tim, along with Carli and Pippin. He loved these six like they were his own.
He is survived by his Mother and Father Pamila and Jim Schmidt; Sisters and Brother: Tammy (Bill) Mealy, Terri Abramowski and Jon Schmidt. Five Nephews survived him: Eric, Nicholas (Jenny), Marcus, Tim and Zachary; two great Nephews: Zaidon and Vincent; further survived by very close family member Carli and her daughter Pippin. Also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his Grandparents: William and Stella Schmidt, and Barbara Allison; along with his Brother-in-law: Donny Abramowski.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM with Services starting at 1:00 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 305 South First Street, Waterford, WI 53185.
In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy memorials are suggested to the family to be distributed as per Jimmer’s wishes.
Mealy Funeral Home
Waterford, Wisconsin
262-534-2233
www.mealyfuneralhome.com