Michael Schmitz
May 31, 1951 ~ December 9, 2023
Michael Schmitz, 72, of Holts Summit, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
He was born in St. Louis on May 31, 1951 to the late Peter and Mary Ann (Dunn) Schmitz. Mike was a graduate of Russellville High School. On July 27, 1974, he married Rose Anne Kolb at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City.
While raising their three children, Tracy, Dana and Matthew in Jefferson City, Mike worked for Central Missouri Professional Services doing construction and surveying. Mike always looked forward to deer and turkey season. When he wasn’t hunting, you might find him working in his garden, fishing Crappie or searching for Spoonbill on the Osage River. Mike enjoyed fishing, boating and traveling to the beach or mountains. He was a Harley rider and he and Rose Anne enjoyed riding and sightseeing.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Anne of Holts Summit, three children, Tracy Cunningham (Mike Ruble), Dana Mills (Danny) and Matthew Schmitz (Kacie) all of Jefferson City, ten grandchildren, Simone, Andrew, Noa, Ava, Lia, Mya, Audrey, Gavin, Damion and Jack, one sister, Jeannie Kauffman (Gary) of Olathe, KS, one brother, Keith Schmitz of New Bloomfield, sister-in-law, Becky Kennedy of Jefferson City and brother-in-law, Bill Kolb (Loretta) of Littleton, CO and his beloved border collie, Sadie. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Patrick Kennedy and mother and father-in-law, Charles and Mary Anne Kolb.
Private family services will be held. Trimble Funeral Homes-Jefferson City is assisting the family with arrangements. trimblefunerals.com
Memorials may be directed to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter or the charity of choice.
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One time Mike was out deer hunting and accidentally stabbed himself in the leg while cleaning the deer he shot and called you” Roseanne” at work to ask you what he should do…after he had poured some whiskey in his wound and then drank what he had left!
Rose Anne, so sorry to hear the sudden passing of Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tracy, Dana, Matt and the rest of the family. Rest in Peace Mike!!
Jack and Lorraine Riley
So sorry to hear the sudden passing of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, May God bless and keep you.
Barb Brison
Roseann, Tracy, Dana, Matt, and grandchildren , I want to extend my deepest sympathy.
Rose Anne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping Mike and all of you in my prayers
We are so very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. Our prayers are with you, Rose Anne, and your loved ones.