OBIT: William SCHMIDT, 1998, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Richard Boyer Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ SCHMIDT William Schmidt, 77, County Line Road, Champion, died March 27, 1998, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Nov. 2, 1920, son of Anton and Katherina (Klein) Schmidt. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Edward V. Schmidt and John J. Schmidt. Survived by wife, the former June Coffman, to whom he was married for 49 years and these children: Terry Schmidt, married to the former Ling Huang of Harrisburg; Brenda June, wife of Ronald Maser of Pittsburgh; Barbara Ann, wife of Ernest Petersen of Johnstown; and Billie Sue, wife of Terry Cahill of San Diego, Calif.; six grandchildren, Margo McClain of Pensacola, Fla.; Katie and Kristen Maser, Elijah and Rachel Petersen and Chad Schmidt. Brother of Anthony Schmidt of Somerset; Mrs. Elizabeth Hauger of Somerset; Mrs. Robert E. (Anna) Shaulis of Somerset; Mrs. Clair (Nellie) Martel of Sharon, Pa.; and Mrs. Mary Sleasman of Rockwood. Member of Messiah Lutheran Church, New Centerville and Lodge No. 358 F.&A.M. Owner and operator of Schmidt Coal Co. Served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Sunday at Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, where private services will be conducted Monday. Rev. John Palko officiating. Interment in Somerset County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 400 Luray Ave., Johnstown, Pa. 15904. Daily American, March 27, 1998 [S0434]