George G. Schmidt, 89, WWII Normandy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Vita, nee Fontanetta, for 64 years; loving father of Carol Ann (Edward J.) Goeden; dear brother of Florian “Blondie” (Donna) Schmidt, Madella (the late Stephen) Jacob Lorraine (Ewald “Sandy”) Fehfeldt and the late Marian (the late Arthur) Schmidt, the late Julius (Evelyn) Schmidt, the late Leander (Agnes Smarzinski) Schmidt and the late Paul (Jackie) Schmidt; brother-in-law of Josephine Wolski and Violet Fontanetta; fond uncle of Karen Vacura, Kathleen Beaderstadt and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to Our Lady Mother of the Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Wednesday, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com
