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Donald William Schmitz

Birth	:	8 Aug 1935 Bonesteel, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	13 Feb 2008 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0816994, -98.9413986
Description	:	Donald William Schmitz was born August 8, 1935, on a homestead 3 1/2 miles west of Bonesteel to Tony and Helen (Horst) Schmitz and died Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at the age of 72 years. Don attended Mulehead Country School District #9 September 1, 1941 to March 1, 1942 then attended Star Country School District #5 March 1, 1942 to May 15, 1942 due to the family moving to another school district as a result of changing land rental contracts. Don then attended St. Mary's Catholic School from the fall of 1942 to the spring of 1949. Don's high... Read More	Donald William Schmitz was born August 8, 1935, on a homestead 3 1/2 miles west of Bonesteel to Tony and Helen (Horst) Schmitz and died Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at the age of 72 years. Don attended Mulehead Country School District #9 September 1, 1941 to March 1, 1942 then attended Star Country School District #5 March 1, 1942 to May 15, 1942 due to the family moving to another school district as a result of changing land rental contracts. Don then attended St. Mary's Catholic School from the fall of 1942 to the spring of 1949. Don's high school years were spent at Bonesteel High School where he graduated in the Spring of 1953. For the next 5 years, Don spent most of his time working with his father and uncles Frank and Eddie on their farm and ranch operation located 1 mile east of Bonesteel. In May of 1958, it was his honor to join the United States Army where he earned the position of Specialist 4th Class Sergeant at Fort Lewis, Washington, near Tacoma Washington. Don was honorably discharged on April 30, 1964. On June 17, 1961, Don married Ellen Hausmann at Immaculate Conception Church in Bonesteel, SD. Don had been home on military leave to help with the farming and ranching for he was the only son. Don and Ellen continued their future in farming and ranching as well as helping his father and uncles with their operations. To this happy union, 7 children were born. Don's most memorable moments in life were working with cattle and horses. He especially enjoyed breaking and training the horses. Sunrise in the pasture, hearing the birds sing were truly inspirational to Don. He spent many hours with his hobbies. Metal working, welding and inventing fulfilled his spirit. He also enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing, water skiing and spending time with his horses. Many of Don's waking and sleeping hours were spent on spinning new ideas for inventions or on ways of improving cattle operations. Don was a member of the Bonesteel Ambulance for 14 years. Don was elected to the Bonesteel School Board for 6 years. He was also involved in many community and church building projects. Don's pleasure involved solving any type of construction problems. In 1990, Don purchased the Machine Shop in Bonesteel where he continued to manage and work on various cattle and ranching equipment until January of 2007 when he sold it to his son-in-law, Chad Bentz. For the last 3 months of his life he enjoyed living at the Haisch Haus Assisted Living home in Bonesteel. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Tony & Helen; his wife, Ellen; many in-laws, and a host of other relatives. Don is survived by his children, Greg Schmitz (Bonesteel), Lee Schmitz (Sioux Falls); Gene Schmitz (Boneteel); Dwayne Schmitz & Melissa (Bonesteel); Michele & Chad Bentz (Bonesteel); Jay Schmitz & Shelly (Bonesteel); Lynne & Kevin Bentz (Fairfax) and 13 grandchildren; special friend, Shirley Bailey (Bonesteel); sister, Deniece Warnke (Fairfax); and a host of other relatives. Memorial furnished by his daughter Lynn.

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Donald William Schmitz's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA.
When did Donald William Schmitz death?
Donald William Schmitz death on 13 Feb 2008 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.0816994
Longitude: -98.9413986

Family Members:

Parent

Anton William “Tony” Schmitz

(1908 - 1986)

Helen Lydia Horst Schmitz

(1913 - 2001)

Spouse

Ellen Mae Hausmann Schmitz

(1932 - 2000)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0816994, -98.9413986

2. Rosebud Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -98.9405975

3. Saint Anthonys Cemetery
Fairfax, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0532990, -98.8835983

4. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0327988, -98.9796982

5. Highland Cemetery
Fairfax, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0236015, -98.8930969

6. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Fairfax, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0102997, -98.8842010

7. Bethlehem Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0102997, -98.8041992

8. Mount Zion Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9701200, -99.0183400

9. Ducharme Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1652985, -98.8069000

10. West Hill Cemetery
Fairfax, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0132440, -98.7839660

11. Old Settlers Cemetery
Anoka, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9730988, -98.8005981

12. Anoka Lutheran Cemetery
Anoka, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9522018, -98.8349991

13. Ponca Creek UCC Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0451800, -99.1491700

14. Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery
Saint Charles, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0094337, -99.1375152

15. Sutton Family Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2329900, -99.0216200

16. Milks Camp Episcopal Cemetery
Saint Charles, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0378199, -99.1552354

17. Knoll Crest Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -99.0875015

18. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9586400, -99.0905900

19. Butte Cemetery
Butte, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9235992, -98.8585968

20. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Butte, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9221992, -98.8593979

21. Baker Messiah Lutheran Cemetery
Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9909780, -98.7423920

22. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9878620, -98.7328110

23. German Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9696999, -99.1350021

24. Lutheran Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585980, -99.1268810