Donald P. “Don” Schmitt

Donald P. “Don” Schmitt, age 80, of Dubuque, IA, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 9,  2025, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1199 Main Street in Dubuque, IA, with Pastor Stephanie Schlimm officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.  

Don was born on October 23, 1944, in Dubuque, IA, a son to Bernard and Sylvia (Klein) Schmitt.  He married Charlotte “Char” Baal, on September 28, 1968.  They were blessed with 56 wonderful years together and a son, Dale, to love and nurture along the way.   Don served six years in the Army National Guard.  He faithfully devoted his time and talents as a maintenance mechanic at the Dubuque Packing Co. until it closed.  Don enjoyed spending time with his family on the Mississippi River fishing, skiing, and boating.  Don truly made the world around him a better place in every way possible.  We will miss him dearly, and are grateful for every loving memory.   

Those left to cherish the memory of Don include,

his loving wife,

Charlotte “Char” Schmitt, Dubuque, IA;

his son,

Dale Schmitt (Jen), Solon, IA;

along with numerous extended family, and many wonderful friends, and neighbors.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; and his mother and father-in-law, Ralph (Marcella) Baal.