Richard J

Schmitz

Richard J. Schmitz departed this life Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living at the age of 81. He was born April 3, 1930 to Josef and Katharina (Huffman) Schmitz in Betteldorf, Germany. In 1957, he came to the United States moving to Bowling Green, OH. In 1959 he married Anne Marie Ruecken and moved to Toledo.
Richard was a tool & die maker working for Dura, Chrysler, Champion and General Motors retiring from there in 1995. He was a member and very active in the GAF Society, American Turners, GBU and the Bavarian Sports Club. Richard traveled extensively with his family throughout the United States and Europe. He really enjoyed camping with family and friends.
Richard is survived by his wife Anne Marie; daughter Anita Schmitz Raymond; son harry Schmitz; granddaughter Mia Raymond; brother Leo (Regina) Schmitz of Germany and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Foth – Dorfmeyer Mortuary 3815 Sylvania Ave. (Between Monroe St. & Talmadge Rd.) Tuesday from 2 – 8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM. Funeral prayers will be offered on Wednesday at 1:30 PM followed by Funeral Mass at St. Clement Catholic Church at 2 PM. with entombment to follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial tributes be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of the donor's choice