Frederick "Fred" L. Schmidt

Frederick “Fred” L. Schmidt, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Fred entered this life on June 5, 1942, the son of Margaret (Krug) Schmidt and Arnold George Schmidt. He spent his early years on the family farm north of Dotyville, WI. He was baptized, and attended grade school and church at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Town Forest. He went on to attend Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac, WI, graduating in 1960, was first in his class of 50 students and was valedictorian. He received a scholarship from Giddings & Lewis, and went on to study Mechanical Engineering at UW Madison, where he graduated with a BS degree in 1964 and Master’s degree in 1967. After graduation he returned to Fond du Lac and worked for 37 years at Giddings & Lewis, serving as a design engineer, project engineer, and project manager. After retiring from G&L, he became facilities manager at the Windhover Center for the Arts, now known as Thelma Sadoff Art Center, and worked there until finally retiring for good in 2010. On September 7, 1963, he married his sweetheart from WLA, Carol Enderle, daughter of Martin and Marcella Enderle of Lomira, WI. Their union produced three children: Steven (Stephanie), Wendy, and Jeffrey (Annie). Besides these three children, he leaves behind grandchildren: Devin, MacKenzie, Ryan, Rachel, and Nathan; and great grandchildren: Holden and Harlow. He is also survived by brother Mark (Carla) of Sun Prairie, sister Ellen (Bob) Pieper of Medford WI, and sister Kathy Bennot of Wautoma, WI. He is preceded in death by his brother David Schmidt. Fred was an avid baseball player, pitching and playing third base for WLA, Forest AC in the East Shore League, UW Madison, and softball for Redeemer Lutheran Church. He also enjoyed running, completing ten full Marathons as well as numerous shorter runs. He also did a lot of bicycle riding, completing five Ride the Rockies bike rides in the mountains of Colorado. He was active in his church over the years, having served as Redeemer’s president, elder, financial secretary, etc. VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 606 Forest Avenue, Fond du Lac. SERVICE: Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Rev. James Borgwardt officiating. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Frederick "Fred" L. Schmidt

June 5, 1942 - February 1, 2025