MICHAEL SCHMIDT -

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MICHAEL SCHMIDT 1914 - 2008 On the evening of June 24, 2008 Michael Hugo (Mike) Schmidt passed away peacefully at the Grace General Hospital after a brief and courageous struggle with pneumonia. Mike will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by sisters-in-law, Marie (Ralph) Grant of Winnipeg and Mabel Phillips of Kingston; nephews, John (Lori) and family and Keith of Winnipeg; nieces, Connie and Donna and families of Denver, Susan of Winnipeg and Lynne and family of Ottawa. Mike was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Emma; parents Hermann and Hedwig; brother Fred and sisters Martha and Charlotte. Mike was born in Winnipeg, December 12, 1914 and grew up on the prairie on Grigg Street (Madison Street) close by Omand's Creek. He went to the little red school in Brooklands and attended Wesley College. He worked for a time at Notre Dame Greenhouses and then began work at Watkin's products Inc. and was a loyal and dedicated employee for 45 years, retiring in 1979. Mike as Plant Superintendant was literally the chief cook and bottle washer at Watkin's. As a power engineer he was responsible for building systems and involved with the production equipment and formulation of product. In the late 1950s Mike and Emma found a lot at Pointe Du Bois with a beautiful view of sunsets on the Winnipeg River. They built a cottage and enjoyed many years there as they developed and nurtured their property and friendships. Mike was a gentle man and a gentleman. He loved nature and enjoyed his gardens and the birds that would visit. He was a gracious host and when you crossed their threshold he would rub his hands and say, What can I get you? . Mike missed Emma every day since she passed and they are now Forever Together. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave., entrance on Aubrey Street. It is the family's wish that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or a charity of your choice. The family wishes to express appreciation to those that cared for Michael at Tuxedo Villa during his stay there. The family would also like to thank the staff at Grace Hospital Emergency and 5 East for their kindness and care while Michael was there. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2008