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Keith E. Schmidt

Feb 19, 1961 – May 16, 2025

Service Details

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, MAY 31, 2025, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. 

 

A service celebrating his life will follow at 12:00 pm with his preacher Mike Martin officiating. 

 

A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.   

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Memorials have been suggested to the American Cancer Society.

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MOUNT PLEASANT – Mr. Keith E. Schmidt, 64, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends on May 16, 2025, after a 3 year long battle with cancer.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Keith was born on February 19, 1961, the son of the late Wallace and Margaret (nee Horvath) Schmidt.   He graduated from JI Case High School in 1979.

Keith married Corene Lawson on October 16, 1982.

He worked as a painter for Badger Meter (formerly Racine Federated) for over 30 years, retiring in 2018.

Keith was a member of Lakeview Church of Christ.  He was an avid mechanic and loved working on his muscle car as well as fixing just about anything. He enjoyed woodworking, quiet and relaxing times in nature while fishing and camping with his family.  And, spending time with his church family.

In addition to his loving wife Corene, he is survived by his daughter, Charra (fiancé, Ryan Vesnefsky) Schmidt; his father-in-law, Bert Houdek; sisters-in-law, Cindy (Brian) Richter, Andrea (Mike) Haney, Tracy Houdek; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.  In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Bonnie Houdek, and many dear friends.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, MAY 31, 2025, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.  A service celebrating his life will follow at 12:00 pm with his preacher Mike Martin officiating.  A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.  Memorials have been suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Corene extends a heartfelt thank you to the caregivers that assisted her throughout Keith’s illness including, Charra Schmidt, Cindy Richter, Jeanne Bellamy, and Horizon Hospice.

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Testimonials

December 18, 2024

Words cannot even begin to express the tremendous gratitude our family has for a team like the one at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory. Thank you for the gentle lovely care over our mother Delia (Rosa) Balderas. Never having had a direct experience with a funeral home to this extent we didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t have a clue that they would step right in and have the most comforting team surrounding us that thought of ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING for anyone in our position. It was very evident from the first discussion on the phone that they were already well prepared to handle every little detail for us that we weren’t even aware would be required. Mark and his team truly eased so much of the unknown worries right out of our path, and left room for us to just focus on the small personal details we wanted for our mom. It was nice to know that all cost involved was in black and white on their site as well as on paper at our first meeting. Leaving no room for question or doubt what so ever with any fee involved. It was truly a blessing to have everything written out so well and simplified with various price range options in a time that we needed crystal clear direction. Its been beautiful to see that their care and service didn’t stop after our mom’s service came to an end. They continue to be in communication with immediate responses as questions arise along the way. God bless Mark, and the entire compassionate team, to be around to guide many many more for generations to come through life’s most difficult times. You are all truly amazing.

 

Hilda Balderas

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