Robert Schmaltz's Obituary
Robert Schmaltz, 63, Cumberland, Wisconsin, formerly of
Dickinson, died Friday, April 28, 2006, in Cumberland, Wisconsin. Mass
of Christian Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, Dickinson, with Fr. Dennis Schafer
celebrating. Interment will be in Barton Cemetery, Waupaca, WI.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Price-Murphy Funeral
Home. There will be a rosary and prayer service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at
Price-Murphy Funeral Home, led by Deacon Al Schwindt. There will also be a service on Friday, May 5, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI. Father James Vennix will officiate. Friends and family may call at the Holly Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Robert Schmaltz was born July 14, 1942, in Dickinson, ND to Nick and
Adeline (Zander) Schmaltz. He grew up in Dickinson and attended country
school. Robert married Darlene Jensen on December 21, 1984, in
Dickinson. He worked for Royal Oak Enterprises for 40 plus years,
including 15 years as plant manager in Eagle Point, OR. After retiring
four years ago, they moved to Cumberland, WI. Robert enjoyed fishing
and gardening and spending time with his children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
He is survived by: his wife, Darlene, Cumberland, WI, children, Janille
(Steve) Olson, Eagle Point, OR, Brian (Cheryl) Schmaltz, Hubbardston,
MA, Teressa (Wayne) Keck, Billings, MT, step children, David Wilson,
Waupaca, WI, and Sgt. Patrick Wilson, USMC; nine grandchildren, four
great grandchildren; mother, Adeline Schmaltz, Dickinson; brothers and
sisters, LaVerne Kessel, Star Buck, WA, Donna (Arnie) Betlaf, Dickinson,
Sharon (Bob) Roshau, Dickinson, Linda (Joe) Wanner, Gladstone, Pat
(Thurman) Wolf, Dickinson, Bertie (Kurt) Gustafson, Dickinson, Nick, Jr.
(Carol) Schmaltz, Bernie (Mike) Wolf, Dickinson, Char (Elldean)
Maychrzak, Scranton, ND, and Raymond Schmaltz, Dickinson; mother-in-law,
Betty Jensen, Waupaca, WI and sisters-in-law, Anneliese Schmaltz,
Dickinson, ND and Ellen Wilson, Waupaca, WI. He was preceded in death
by his father, Nick; brothers, Allen and Ralph; father-in-law, LeRoy
Jensen, and one niece, Renee Schmaltz.
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