Donald Schmidt

SUN PRAIRIE-Schmidt, Donald A. - Passed away Thursday October 25, 2018. He was born August 1, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wis. Don served in the USAF and enjoyed a lengthy career in law enforcement in the state of Wisconsin.

He enjoyed dancing, volunteering at the local elementary school, spending time with his family and friends.

Don is survived by his children Catherine (Paul) Johnson, Paul (Diana Plutschack), and Allison (Steve) Ransom; grandchildren Amanda, Jennifer and David Johnson, Andrew Schmidt (fianceé Rachel White), and Jessica and Jacob Ransom; great-grandchildren Ella and Amaya; his sisters Barbara and Mary; and his brother Bill (Vikki). Don is further survived by his loving companion of 20 years, Jo Anne Berschet of Madison. They shared an active life together enjoying weekly ballroom dancing and taking numerous cruises and trips.

Don was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth, his daughter-in-law Susan Schmidt, two sisters Pat and Alice, and his grandson Sean Schmidt.

A funeral mass will be at St Albert the Great Catholic Church, 2420 St. Albert the Great Drive, Sun Prairie on Monday, October 29 , 2018 at 11:30 a.m. with a visitation from 10:30 am - 11:30 am. Please join the family after the service for lunch and a gathering of family and friends in the church hall. Memorials to St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Agrace HospiceCare, Sun Prairie Food Pantry, or the charity of your choice.

The family would like to thank the staff at Meriter Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare for their compassion and care.

Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054