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Ronald John Schmitz

Birth	:	25 Apr 1934 Ionia, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Jul 1984 Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0536003, -92.3217010
Description	:	From the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) regarding the establishment of the Ronald J. Schmitz Award: Ronald J. Schmitz was born near Ionia, Iowa, on April 25, 1934. He attended a one-room country school through the eighth grade and then, as was not uncommon at the time, decided to forgo high school and work on his father's farm. At age 18, he joined the United States Navy. He served as an Electricians Mate, spending much of his enlistment at sea and made a round-the-world cruise aboard the USS Saipan. In the Navy, Ron found an interest in... Read More	From the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) regarding the establishment of the Ronald J. Schmitz Award: Ronald J. Schmitz was born near Ionia, Iowa, on April 25, 1934. He attended a one-room country school through the eighth grade and then, as was not uncommon at the time, decided to forgo high school and work on his father's farm. At age 18, he joined the United States Navy. He served as an Electricians Mate, spending much of his enlistment at sea and made a round-the-world cruise aboard the USS Saipan. In the Navy, Ron found an interest in and an aptitude for technology and recognized the need for further education. He completed a GED program in the Navy and, when he was discharged, enrolled in electrical engineering at Iowa State University. He received all his degrees there, finishing his doctorate in 1967. In the Fall of 1967, he accepted appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City. He was involved in various research activities and directed both masters and doctoral students, but his strongest interest was always in teaching. Ron was a consummate teacher, patient with students who were having difficulty but intolerant of sloth. He received the School of Mines Teaching Award in 1975 and the Western Electric Fund Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1981. Dr. Schmitz was very active in the IEEE, especially the Education Society, and served as Secretary Treasurer of the Society. He was also active in ERM and attended, and contributed to, many Frontiers in Education Conferences. He served as general chair of FIE '81 in Rapid City. Ron was an avid hunter and fisherman, a devoted husband and father and a faithful friend. He served his church as Lector and Lay Minister and was active as a Boy Scout leader. Ron was diagnosed with cancer in 1983 and died on July 19, 1984. Ron's wife, Carol, lives in New Hampton, Iowa and his children, four sons and a daughter, live in various cities around the United States. The Ronald J. Schmitz Award recognizes his many contributions to the Frontiers in Education Conference and the high esteem in which he is held by his many friends and colleagues. Source link: https://erm.asee.org/awards/ronald-schmitz + + + + + + + + + + Monument is located in east half of cemetery; enter in the far east gate and monument is in the first row on your right (special thanks to Duane Heit, ID #46917250, for the headstone photo and location notes).

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Where is Ronald John Schmitz's memorial?
Ronald John Schmitz's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA.
When did Ronald John Schmitz death?
Ronald John Schmitz death on 19 Jul 1984 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ronald John Schmitz's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0536003
Longitude: -92.3217010

Family Members:

Parent

Oswald Mathew Schmitz

(1907 - 1980)

Marie Magdalen Schwickerath Schmitz

(1909 - 1989)

Siblings

Doris Christine Schmitz

(1932 - 1933)

Joan Marie Schmitz Mueterthies

(1936 - unknow)

William Leo “Bill” Schmitz

(1941 - 1985)

Sandra Katherine Schmitz

(1944 - 1944)

Children

Christopher Michael “Chris” Schmitz

(1961 - 2021)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536003, -92.3217010

2. New Hampton Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0564003, -92.3210983

3. Children of Israel Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583305, -92.3249969

4. Calvary Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0694000, -92.3097000

5. Chickasaw County Home Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0258086, -92.3179551

6. Eggleston Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0916710, -92.3499985

7. Boyd Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0043983, -92.2285995

8. North East Iowa Garden of Memories
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9724998, -92.2786026

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
North Washington, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1128006, -92.4231033

10. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Ionia, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0438995, -92.4550018

11. Jacksonville Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1122017, -92.2082977

12. Richland Township Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -92.3771973

13. Yankee Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1556015, -92.2378006

14. North Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -92.1632996

15. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1553001, -92.2341995

16. West Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9603004, -92.2136002

17. Rose Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9743996, -92.1932983

18. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -92.1511002

19. Mount Carroll Cemetery
Bassett, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -92.4957962

20. Saint Johns German Lutheran Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0637440, -92.1460500

21. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Dresden, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9221992, -92.3082962

22. Sargeant Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1777802, -92.2611084

23. Cedar View Cemetery
Chickasaw, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0393982, -92.5064011

24. Jerico Lutheran Church Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1850014, -92.2569427