Alfred Hugo Schmitz

Alfred Hugo Schmitz, 94, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on May 25,1931, in Jefferson City, Missouri, he was the son of Tobias William and Margaret Elizabeth (Schrimpf) Schmitz.

Alfred was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a graduate of St. Peter High School.

On May 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to Irma Lucille Eggen at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City.

 Alfred served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Following active duty in the armed forces, he enjoyed a fifty-four-year career as a plumber and owner of Frank Schrimpf Plumbing and Heating. Alfred was a member of the I.C. Holy Name Society, Parish Council, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and served on the Jefferson City Plumbing Board.

He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a man of deep faith, remembered for his vibrant blue eyes and gentle spirit. His wife, family, and church were always the center of his life.

A man who truly loved hard work, he was always dreaming up new projects—building his own boat and even dynamiting a hillside to build a family lake cabin where he enjoyed boating, fishing, and making lasting memories. He loved country music, good conversation with his coffee group, class reunions, and playing Rummikub and cards with his family and caregivers—always a gracious winner.

His quick wit and memorable stories will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. His life was one of service and devotion; his legacy lives on through the family he cherished so deeply. You can still honk and wave when you go by the house.

He is survived by six children, Paul (Ann) Schmitz, Parkville, MO; Debbie (Kevin) Scherr, Jefferson City, MO; Charles (Lisa) Schmitz, Kansas City, MO; Michele (Dr. Eric) Caywood, Jefferson City, MO; Rev. John Schmitz, Laurie, MO; and Jim (Lisa) Schmitz, Jefferson City, MO; one son-in-law, Michael Schweiss, Jefferson City, MO., fourteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Dee Noonan, Jefferson City, MO.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Irma; a daughter, Marcia Schweiss; one grandchild; Taylor Schmitz, two infant sisters, Carol Ann Schmitz and Frances Schmitz, two brothers, Frank (Lucille) Schmitz and Kenneth (Barbara) Schmitz; and a brother-in-law, Joe Noonan.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 16, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. John Schmitz, celebrant, and priests of the Diocese of Jefferson City, concelebrating.

Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Birthright of Mid-Missouri, or to The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church in Laurie, Missouri.

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City.  trimblefunerals.com