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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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.
Russ Bellamy says
Blessings And Peace To Corene And Charra And All Involved In The Name Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ to Which Keith Is Now Joyfully Face To Face With In Paradise!!!!!!!!!
Eric Richter says
Achtung comrade!
Rest in heaven Uncle Keith! I love you so much! I will miss you until we meet again
Terri Noll says
You will be missed by all of us lucky to have known you. Rest in peace.
steve hess says
Rest in peace Keith. I’ll miss our chats. Thanks Mitt
Bob, Kelli, and Nikki Logan says
“Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.”
Sis Annie Dunn says
Our heartfelt condolences goes out to Keith’s Wife and Family. Keith will be deeply missed but forever in our memories for being such a warm hearted person. Again Sorry for you loss.
The Dunn/ Cobb Family