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Edward Charles “Ed” Schmitt

Birth	:	23 Mar 1944 New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Apr 2020 Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA
Burial	:	Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0660000, -91.9296000
Description	:	Edward Charles Schmitt, 76, of West Union, Iowa died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island General hospital in Rock Island, Illinois. His death was the result of lingering complications from a car accident in October of 2018 when another driver, distracted on their phone, failed to yield. Ed was born on Thursday, March 23, 1944 in New Hampton, Iowa to Edward Peter and Margaret Philomena (Blong) Schmitt. The oldest of two boys he and his brother Allen spent their youth fishing, attending mass, and helping out on their parents' and neighboring relatives' farms about St.... Read More	Edward Charles Schmitt, 76, of West Union, Iowa died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island General hospital in Rock Island, Illinois. His death was the result of lingering complications from a car accident in October of 2018 when another driver, distracted on their phone, failed to yield. Ed was born on Thursday, March 23, 1944 in New Hampton, Iowa to Edward Peter and Margaret Philomena (Blong) Schmitt. The oldest of two boys he and his brother Allen spent their youth fishing, attending mass, and helping out on their parents' and neighboring relatives' farms about St. Lucas, Iowa. To many, he went simply by Ed but his parents fondly nicknamed him Sonny. A devoted son, he continued to help his parents about the farm beyond his graduation from St. Luke's High School. From there on, he enlisted to serve in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After an honorable discharge, Ed attended and graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. On February 14, 1977 Ed was united in marriage with Lola Billington in Cresco, Iowa. Three children were later born to this union. Although Ed and Lola later separated in 2009 and recently divorced, they remained friends. So much so that in Ed's final hours she was at his side, upon his request, and he would have been surrounded by his remaining family, if it were not due to current hospital restrictions. In life, for many years Ed was an Assistant Chief of Police for Cresco, Iowa, and Chief of Police in Chester, Iowa. Even after his retirement, he was a hardworking father who always strived to make sure his children were provided for and kept safe. He was an avid reader, loved watching NASCAR races, and enjoyed playing cards. In his days during service, he was a skilled pool shark who sent portions of his winning back home to his parents. He was also a talented cribbage player. But most of all he had a way of telling the funniest stories of his past experiences while serving, on the job as a cop and of his friends and family long since pasted. Ed is survived by his children, Carolyn Schmitt of Clarence, Iowa, Edward Jacob Schmitt of West Union, Iowa, and Adam Joseph Schmitt of West Union, Iowa. His four grandchildren, Kahlei and Alyssa Schmitt of Jacob Schmitt and Erin Johnson-Scherf. Ella Harper and Olivia Schmitt of Adam and Monica (Harper) Schmitt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Margaret Schmitt; and his younger brother, Rev. Allen Mitchel Schmitt. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings from the COVID-19 pandemic, the family has decided to forgo a public memorial at this time. The family will make an announcement for a memorial and celebration of life sometime between the next six months to a year, dependent upon when large gatherings can be conducted safely. Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is assisting the family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 11:30am at St. Luke Catholic Church, St. Lucas, Iowa. The Rev. Nick Radloff will be the celebrant. Visitation will be held one hour before mass time at the church. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in St. Luke Cemetery, St. Lucas, Iowa.

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Where is Edward Charles “Ed” Schmitt's memorial?
Edward Charles “Ed” Schmitt's memorial is located at: Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA.
When did Edward Charles “Ed” Schmitt death?
Edward Charles “Ed” Schmitt death on 18 Apr 2020 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Edward Charles “Ed” Schmitt's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0660000
Longitude: -91.9296000

Family Members:

Parent

Edward Peter Schmitt

(1920 - 2001)

Margaret Philomenia Blong Schmitt

(1923 - 2002)

Spouse

Charlotte Georgina Burgess Sorenson

(1945 - 2018)

Siblings

Rev Allen Mitchel Schmitt

(1945 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0660000, -91.9296000

2. Eden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0308960, -91.9622370

3. Eden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0307999, -91.9621964

4. Saint Anthony of Padua Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0996000, -91.8935000

5. Young Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1102982, -91.9131012

6. Dover Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

7. Oak Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

8. Saint Petr Kirchof
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Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0583000, -92.0255966

10. Waucoma Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0586014, -92.0271988

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1205000, -91.8658000

12. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

13. Oak Hill Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1397018, -91.9353027

14. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1425018, -91.9238968

15. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

16. Saint Peters Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1474991, -91.9405975

17. Saint James German Lutheran Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1478000, -91.9408000

18. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

19. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

20. Saint Rose Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0786018, -92.0678024

21. Alpha Cemetery
Alpha, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0057983, -92.0428009

22. Bethel Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9803009, -92.0218964

23. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

24. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Military Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0897000, -91.7775000