Schmitz, Brian (“Butch”) Anthony (1973 – 2024)

SCHMITZ, REISZ, SATTLER, COSEO, PETSCHE, SCHABEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 1/17/2025 at 17:35:52

Name of deceased: Brian (“Butch”) Anthony Schmitz

Aged: 48 yrs, 9 mo, 19 days

Residence: Kirkman, IA

Born: Feb. 13, 1973; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Dec. 2, 2024; Kirkman, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024; St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Wife of 26 years, Gina Schmitz of Kirkman, IA; children, Deren (spouse, Delaney) Schmitz of Harlan, IA, and Gunner Schmitz (special friend, Emma Reisz) of Casey, IA; parents, Marvin and Joan Schmitz of Harlan, IA; siblings, Steve Schmitz of Westphalia IA, Julie (spouse, Joe) Sattler of Cedar Rapids, IA, Amy (spouse, Tom) Coseo of Milliken, CO, and Nick Schmitz of Carroll, IA; 17 nieces and nephews; 10 great-nieces and -nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Father-in-law, Dennis Schaben; maternal grandparents, Lawerence and Helen Petsche; paternal grandparents, Nick and Sally Schmitz

Education: Attended grade school and high school at Harlan (IA) Community Schools and graduated with the Class of 1991

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Gina Schaben; Sep. 5, 1998; St. Peters Catholic Church, Defiance, IA

Employment: After finishing high school, Brian worked for Norman Schmitz on his farm for 5 years; he then worked for Schechinger Farms for 28 years. Most recently, Brian was working for Clean Air in Defiance, IA. In addition, he had also been a member of the Westphalia (IA) volunteer fire department.

Hobbies/Interests: When he was growing up, Brian enjoyed trapping and hunting with his dad and brothers; in his later years, he enjoyed fishing and bird hunting with family and friends; additionally, he enjoyed smoking and cooking meals for them. Loved attending his children’s school activities and football games.

Sources: pauleyjones.com