Bernard A. Schmitz

Bernard A. ‘Bud’ Schmitz, age 91, of Coldwater, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Mercer County Community Hospital. He was born February 13, 1927 in Sharpsburg to the late John & Mary (Guggenbiller) Schmitz. He is survived by nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sisters and spouses, Florentine & Ed Gehle, Rose & Cletus Verhoff, Anna & Ed Pottkotter and Pauline & Norbert Kerner. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the men’s holy name of the church, the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees and the National Council of Senior Citizens. Bud was retired from the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.