Edward J. Schmidt
(May 25, 1940 - April 22, 1995)

Edward J. Schmidt, 54, of Dixon, died Saturday, April 22, 1995, in the Park Strathmoor Nursing Center in Rockford following a long illness. He was employed as an appliance salesman with Northern Illinois Gas and was District Manager for Roper Ranges in Chicago for nine years and also worked for Sears in St. Petersburg, Florida, for 12 years.

Ed was born May 25, 1940, the son of Hugo and Lois (Yippie) Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his mother of Dixon; four brothers, James (Julie) Schmidt of Evergreen, Colorado; Thomas (Maureen) Schmidt and David (Patti) Schmidt both of Dixon; and William (Pat) Schmidt of Davenport, Iowa, and 11 nieces and nephews.