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James Roland “Jim” Schmitz

Birth	:	29 Apr 1940 Norwalk, Monroe County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	6 Jan 2022 Dodgeville, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Greeley, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5830000, -91.3345000
Description	:	James "Jim" Roland Schmitz, 81, of Montfort, Wisconsin, formerly of Greeley, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, surrounded by his wife and four sons, at the Upland Hills Hospital in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Jim was born on April 29, 1940, as the next to youngest of 8, to Hubert and Loretta (Baus) Schmitz of Norwalk, Wisconsin. He attended St. Mary's Ridge Catholic School and Cashton High School. Jim worked on the family farm throughout his childhood and high school years. When he was out of school, he worked at various creameries throughout Wisconsin and Iowa. Jim then started... Read More	James "Jim" Roland Schmitz, 81, of Montfort, Wisconsin, formerly of Greeley, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, surrounded by his wife and four sons, at the Upland Hills Hospital in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Jim was born on April 29, 1940, as the next to youngest of 8, to Hubert and Loretta (Baus) Schmitz of Norwalk, Wisconsin. He attended St. Mary's Ridge Catholic School and Cashton High School. Jim worked on the family farm throughout his childhood and high school years. When he was out of school, he worked at various creameries throughout Wisconsin and Iowa. Jim then started his long-term career as the manager/field man at Farmer's Cooperative Creamery in Greeley until its closing in 2001. He rounded out his 60+ years in the dairy industry by working as a field man for Swiss Valley Farms. Jim was well known in the dairy industry, achieving many awards during his tenure. After moving to Iowa, Jim met Mary Berns and they were united in marriage on October 9, 1965, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garnavillo. They were blessed with four boys and called Greeley home for many years. Mary departed from this world in 1997. While living in Greeley, Jim was an active member in the community, serving on the town council as mayor, managing the local tug-of-war teams, attending St. Joseph Catholic Church, coaching Greeley Little League, running local AA meetings, and being a part of numerous other organizations and activities. One of his proudest moments was accomplishing 38 years of sobriety. Jim was a role model and always provided leadership and mentorship to anyone in need. Jim later met Melissa Winkers of Fennimore, Wisconsin, through the dairy industry. They married on August 16, 2003, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Prairie Du Chien and moved to Montfort. Together they enjoyed watching their families grow. Since 2009, they took their grandchildren on summer vacations all across the country. During his time in Montfort, Jim served as the village president and was an active member at St. Thomas Parish. Over the years, Jim was often found heartily laughing (or yelling) while bellied up to a table playing cards, tending to things at the Chicken Ridge Deer Camp, going on countless fishing and hunting trips, and spending time with his family and friends. Wherever Jim was, he was sure to be known by his distinctive laugh, humorous one-liners, and famous stories. His loud voice and big hugs will be missed by many for generations to come. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melissa Schmitz of Montford, Wisconsin; his four sons, Michael (Karen) Schmitz of Greeley, Iowa, Patrick (Julie) Schmitz of Manchester, Iowa, Mark (Danelle) Schmitz of Greeley, Iowa, and John (Julie) Schmitz of Manchester, Iowa; four grandchildren, MacKenzie, Alexandria, Jack, and Jillian; plus, an honorary granddaughter, Laura Bueno of Leon, Spain. His union with Melissa grew his family to include four step-children, John (Joyel Rule) Winkers of Cobb, Wisconsin, Angela (Rob) Ryan of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, Jeremy (Michelle) Winkers of Fennimore, Wisconsin, and James (Kimberly) Winkers of Montfort, Wisconsin; a daughter-in-law, Deb Starr-Winkers; along with grandchildren, Lyndesey (Donovan) and Chelsea Winkers, Chely, Javin, and Aliyah Thompson, Brylie, Beckham, and Boston Winkers, Berlyn Hicks, and Addyson and Cyle Winkers; one great-granddaughter, Everly Ogden. Surviving him also is his one brother; Cletus "Pete" Schmitz of Norwalk, Wisconsin; two sisters, Joyce Dunnum of Owatonna, Minnesota and Caroline (Donald) Wavra of La Crosse, Wisconsin; five sisters-in-law, Betty Schmitz and Darlene Schmitz both of Norwalk, Wisconsin, Marilyn (Jim) Kann of Garnavillo, Iowa, Jane (David) Siegel of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Jeanette (Pat) Thein of Colesburg, Iowa; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Mary Schmitz; parents, Hubert and Loretta Schmitz; two sisters, Geraldine "Toots" Gilbeck and Helen "Jenny" Muehlenkamp; two brothers, Gallis "Butch" Schmitz and Eugene "Mike" Schmitz; four brothers-in-law, Jim Dunnum, Glenn Muehlenkamp, Donald Berns, and Norman Berns; and two sisters-in-law, Betty Berns, Mary Schmitz and Caroline Berns. Memorials may be directed to the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you call a loved one and share memories of Jimmy for years to come. Wisconsin arrangements: Visitation: 9am-12pm, on Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Thomas Parish in Montfort, WI Mass: 12pm (with luncheon to follow), on Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Thomas Parish in Montfort, WI The Soman-Larson Funeral Home of Montfort, Wisconsin is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.larsonfuneralhomes.com Iowa arrangements: Visitation: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa. Inurnment and burial will be held at a later date at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Greeley, Iowa. The Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory of Manchester, Iowa is assisting the family

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James Roland “Jim” Schmitz's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Greeley, Delaware County, USA.
When did James Roland “Jim” Schmitz death?
James Roland “Jim” Schmitz death on 6 Jan 2022 in Dodgeville, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA
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Latitude: 42.5830000
Longitude: -91.3345000

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Greeley, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5830000, -91.3345000

2. Grant View Cemetery
Greeley, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5828018, -91.3324966

3. Hutson Cemetery
Thorpe, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5670000, -91.4001000

4. Roe Cemetery
Dutchtown, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5672090, -91.4011380

5. Edgewood Cemetery
Edgewood, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6366997, -91.3871994

6. Saint Marks Cemetery
Edgewood, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6372660, -91.3887830

7. Hamlett Cemetery
Elk Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6581001, -91.3099976

8. Zion Cemetery
Colesburg, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6380997, -91.2493973

9. Rock Prairie Cemetery
Oneida, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5060997, -91.4017029

10. Saint Peter and Paul Cemetery
Petersburg, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5557294, -91.2133758

11. Elk Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6711006, -91.2897034

12. Pine View Cemetery
Delaware, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4880981, -91.3407974

13. Ebenezer Cemetery
Elk Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6782990, -91.3249969

14. Mead Cemetery
Thorpe, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5243988, -91.4408035

15. Thorpe Union Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5639000, -91.4700012

16. Green Hill Cemetery
Edgewood, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6739006, -91.4207993

17. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Colesburg, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6241989, -91.1928024

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earlville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4799995, -91.2619019

19. Fairview Cemetery
Earlville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4789009, -91.2613983

20. Oak Hill Cemetery
Colesburg, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6391983, -91.1924973

21. Brown Cemetery
Mallory Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6530991, -91.2005997

22. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Richland Township, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5999985, -91.4989014

23. Noble Cemetery
Edgewood, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6735992, -91.4471970

24. Oakland Cemetery
Manchester, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4982986, -91.4561005