Earl B. Schmidt

Earl B. Schmidt, age 49 of St. Charles, baptized into the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and now safe in the Shepherd’s loving arms, entered heaven on Tuesday, January 28, 2003. He was the beloved husband of Judy Schmidt for 17 years. Earl is survived by his mother, Annabelle Schmidt of St. Charles, brothers, Karl Schmidt of St. Charles, Gary Schmidt of St. Louis; aunts, Nancy Haas of Villa Ridge and Vivian Haas of St. Louis; cousins, Steven Haas, Debbie Schmidt (Haas) of Texas, Diane Fulbright (Haas) of New Haven and David Haas of Maxville Missouri; mother-in-law Dolene Eggert; sisters-in-law, Gail Maestas and husband, Andy and their children, Spencer and Stewart; Donna Munson and husband, Roy and their children Deena, Peggy and Valerie; brother-in-law, Keith Spencer and wife, Patty and their chil-dren, Rochelle, David, LaRelle and Lincoln; grandnephews, Michael and Cody; godchildren, Rachel and Ben Spears. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Schmidt, his sister, Karen Schmidt and his Uncle Lester Haas. Earl Schmidt was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of St. Charles and a previous member of Bethel Lutheran Church of University City. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends as a result of a battle with bladder cancer. He was born March 11, 1953 and was confirmed at Hope Lutheran (Neosho Street) April 6, 1966. He was graduated from Hope Lutheran High School in 1972 and from Meramac Com-munity College in 1974 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science and Technical Illustration. After graduation he was employed by McDonnell Douglas in Graphics Arts Department for 17 years. He worked on projects such as the F-15, F/A-18, AV-8B Tactical Aircraft and classified projects. He also graduated from Rankin Technical Institute in 1995 and began his career in the IBEW Local #2 as a groundman on telecommunications and outside power crews. A patriotic American, Earl loved to work outdoors, followed the Cards, Rams and Blues, lived life to the fullest; loved all children and never met a dog that didn’t love him. He dedicated his life to serve humanity; he was a valiant warrior for Christian values: kindness, humbleness, long suffering, forgiveness and charity. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (Bladder Cancer Research) in his name.