Donald Schmidt
Alton | Save
Donald Lee Schmidt Sr., 77, died at 4:33 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center.
Born August 17, 1941 in Alton, he was the son of Ralph J. and Mary L. (Gildersleeve) Schmidt.
Mr. Schmidt served in both the U.S. Navy and Army as a Master Sergeant for 30 years. He retired from the St. Louis Post office as a computer programmer/analyst and later worked as sales associate for Home Depot.
He enjoyed playing golf with his sons and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton and the Alton Wood River Sportsman’s Club.
On October 5, 1968 he married the former Betty Ann Bentley in Alton. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Donald L. “Lee” Schmidt Jr. (Lisa) of Hecker, IL, and William T. “Bill” Schmidt (Christina) of Alton, IL, and three grandchildren, Tommy, Devin and Eric.
Visitation will be from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2018. Father Steven Janoski will officiate.
Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Alton with full military honors by the VFW Post 1308.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
Gent Funeral Home
