Edward J. Schmidt

Edward J. Schmidt, 79 of Holmen and formerly of Milwaukee, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Mayo Health System in La Crosse. He was born February 24, 1943, in Milwaukee to William and Anita (Coty) Schmidt. He graduated from Solomon-Juneau High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before enlisting in the United States Army. Ed served three years active duty and 17 additional years in the Army Reserves.

On October 6, 1962, he married Elaine Hart in Milwaukee.

Ed served the community of Milwaukee as a police officer for 27 ½ years before his retirement. He was proud to have been the first D.A.R.E. Instructor in the State of Wisconsin. He also taught police science at Milwaukee Area Technical College.

In 2000, he and Elaine moved to the Mindoro area, and in 2021 to Holmen. Ed loved sports and enjoyed golf, baseball, bowling, hunting, fishing, and participating in archery leagues. He was an active member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in West Salem.

Ed is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elaine; three children, Jeff Schmidt of Sparta, Dave (Lori) Schmidt of Holmen and Jodi (Jose) Soto of Holmen; 12 grandchildren, Brian, Megan, Tiffany, Steven, Kevin, Kristal, Trisha, Kyle, Adam, Alex, Lily and Joshua; nine great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Colin, Connor, Emma, Onnika, Skyah, Alayna, Izayah and Sophiya; two sisters, Susan Wines of Minnesota and Mary Zolo of West Allis, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Paul, and a sister, Pauline.