Schmidt, William F., fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sunday, June 21, 2009. Beloved son of the late Peter and Adeline (nee Naber) and Isabel (nee Zeuner) Schmidt; dear brother of Marge (Frank - late) Lechner and Janie (Bill) Kaufman. Dear uncle of Emily (Matthew) Leong and Angie Kaufman; dear great-uncle of Jackson Leong. Our dear Godfather, Cousin and friend. Bill was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and a recipient of Distinguished war metals. He was also firefighter, serving the City of St. Louis Fire Department for 34 years, retiring as Captain of Fire- House 22, and a member of The League of 1000 Men. Masses Preferred or a donation of One's choice. SERVICES: VISITATION: Tuesday 3-9 PM. Funeral from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS 7027 Gravois (63116) Wednesday 9:30 AM to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for a 10:00 AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.