Obituary of Emil P. Schmierer

EMIL P. SCHMIERER, 79 of Lodi, entered into rest on June 16, 2003 at a local convalescent hospital. He was born on November 23, 1923 in Tappen, North Dakota, the son of Christian Schmierer and Christina Orth. As a youngster, Emil grew up working on the family farm. In 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he learned culinary arts and served as a cook until 1947. On October 14, 1951, he married Edith Heidinger in Jud, North Dakota. The couple made their home in Lodi. They were blessed with the birth of their son, Jimmy. Emil was an exceptionally skilled machinist. He worked at Super Mold Co. in Lodi for over 25 years and other companies after that for about 11 years. He was known for his dedication and determination, and his resolve to be the best in whatever he did. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who cherished the company of family and friends. He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards and travelling. Emil was a long-time member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lodi, the SIRS (Sons in Retirement) Lodi Area Branch 18, the Dakota Club and the Lodi Moose Lodge (LOTM). On May 26, 1994, his wife Edith preceded him in death. Months after, he sought the companionship of a mutual family friend, Bertha Frey, who remained his faithful companion until his death. Together, they traveled and enjoyed life to its fullest. Emil is survived by his son, Jimmy Schmierer and his wife, Billie of Lodi; two grandsons, Andrew and Kevin Schmierer, both of Lodi; 3 brothers, Dave Schmierer and his wife Hazel of Lodi, Ed Schmierer and his wife Lena of Sheridan, Wyoming; and Gottlieb Schmierer and his wife Martha of Lemon, South Dakota; 2 sisters, Pauline Heidinger of Lodi, and Amelia Wageman and her husband Gottlieb of Spokane, Washington. He is also survived by his beloved companion of almost nine years, Mrs. Bertha Frey of Lodi and her children: Margie and Tom Holmes, Judy and Bruce Agnew, Carla and Steve Cassinelli, Kurby Frey and Bernice and Jerry Edwards. Emil was preceded in death by his wife, Edith I. Schmierer; 4 brothers, Christ Schmierer, Art Schmierer, Joe Schmierer and John Kassman; and 6 sisters, Christine Enzinmger, Mary Hust, Alita Aipperspach, Susan Aipperspach, Anna Blumhagen and Tillie Konrad. Friends are invited to call for visitations from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 18th at Lodi Funeral Home, 725 S. Fairmont Avenue in Lodi. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 19th at Lodi Funeral Home, followed by a committal graveside service with Military Honors at Lodi Memorial Cemetery, 5150 E. Pine Street in Lodi. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. A virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com Lodi Funeral Home entrusted with the funeral arrangements.