Merle H. "Squirrel" Schmitz

Merle H. "Squirrel" Schmitz, 68, of 845 Security Drive, died Saturday, January 17, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born February 25, 1940, in Fond du Lac, the son of Thomas and Adeline Pickart Schmitz. On December 28, 1982, he married Joanna Wilhelms in Fond du Lac. Merle was formerly employed by Motor Transport for 16 years and Galloway West. He retired in 2004. For 21 years, he organized the Fond du Lac 8-Ball League. His many interests included throwing darts, shooting pool, playing baseball, golf, and bowling. He was an avid Packer and Brewers fan. Surviving is his wife, Joanna, three daughters, Crystal Schmitz of Fond du Lac, Kristina (Keith) Korth of North Fond du Lac, and Nichole (Significant other, Gary Lee) Schmitz of Oshkosh, four sons, Gary (Pam) Schmitz of Red Wing, MN, Thomas (Michelle) Schmitz, Matthew (Significant other, Alicia Helmer) Schmitz, both of Fond du Lac, and Jason Schmitz, all of Fond du Lac, 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother, Jerry (Marcia) Schmitz of North Fond du Lac, special friends Larry and Mary Potratz, Deb Sabel, Ron Shafer, and the family down at Ramjets. His parents and a son, Ronnie preceded him in death.



Visitation for Mr. Merle H. "Squirrel" Schmitz will be on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, from 2 to 7 pm at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 7 pm at the funeral home on Tuesday evening. The Rev. Robert Rosenberg will officiate. Cremation will follow the services. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com