Chris N. Schmidt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Schmidt, Mr. Chris N. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend was called home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, August 5, from the Select Specialty Hospital (Covenant Harrison) following a stroke. Age 69 years. Chris Norman Schmidt was born on July 16, 1949, in Saginaw, to the late Clifford, Sr. and Helen (Birkner) Schmidt. Chris married the love of his life, Barbara Pappas on November 2, 1969, in Saginaw, where she survives him. Prior to his retirement, Chris had worked as a press operator at Means Stamping. Chris was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he had taken on the duties as Sexton of Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. In his free time he enjoyed reading, fishing, spending time up north and spending as much time with his family, friends and neighbors as he could. Surviving besides his wife Barbara, are their daughter, Denise Bursby and grandsons, Timothy Schmidt and Zachary Bursby; also survived by his twin brother, three sisters and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Chris’ funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss, Saginaw. The Rev. Charles F. Buckhahn will officiate. In accordance with Chris’s wishes, cremation will follow. His burial will be in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, on Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., then at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his service. Memorial contributions may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church / Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. Memories and sympathies of Chris may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Chris N. Schmidt

July 16, 1949 - August 5, 2018