Schmitt, TImothy Jon 1972 - 2020
SCHMITT, LINDERBAUM, BRUENING, GLYNN, MASIAS, WHALEN, JOHNSON
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:25
Timothy Jon Schmitt, 48, of Cresco, IA, cherished and dedicated husband of Denise, beloved son of George and Darlene (Linderbaum) Schmitt, dearly loved brother of Pam Schmitt and Tom Schmitt, adored uncle, cousin, nephew, and treasured friend to many, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
To those that knew Tim, you know it is impossible to capture Tim’s life, passions, work ethic, personality, and spirit in just a few words…but here it goes.
Tim was born September 4, 1972, where from the beginning Tim was a permanent attachment to his mother’s hip, Darlene had to learn to work one handed, due to Tim being a “little fussy” baby, and wanted and needed his mother’s constant love. Tim’s childhood was filled with the consistent farm family strong love and work ethics that were provided and instilled by his loving parents. Tim enjoyed, and found himself in countless mischievous, fun filled adventures that in most cases gave his parents gray hairs.
He graduated with the class of 1991 from Crestwood High School. After graduating high school, Tim hauled canned milk for the Amish, which got him into the best shape he was ever in. Tim also lended his skills and strong work ethic, of milking cows, baling hay, combining, and the list goes on, as that hired man everyone knew they could call on.
In the next stage of his life, the “Culligan man” was born. Also at this time; Tim began to nurture his passion for farming and beef cows using his strong hardworking work ethics with becoming the caretaker to build his own farm paradise to what it is today. Tim’s daily mantra was “God, make me the person my cows think I am.”
Tim embraced his love of hunting whitetail deer aka “Big Buck” and coyotes. To Tim it wasn’t only about the hunt, it was the treasured time spent with his “deer” friends. Tim could dress a deer and castrate a cow, however, his tender heart lead him to tears watching a tear jerker movie (don’t tell him, we told you).
Tim’s life turned topsy-turvy when his heart was captured by Denise Bruening. They were blessed to have their love intensify throughout their 21 years together. Tim and Denise both learned early on the 2 most important words in a relationship are “Yes, Deer.” Both Tim and Denise understood how blessed they were to have found their souls mate.
Tim lived a loving, hardworking, adventurous, and mischievous fun filled life; so many of you know that mischievous smirk of his. Tim lived his unselfish life with his heart on his sleeve, enjoying his passions of farming and hunting, family strong ethics, treasuring friendships, giving unconditional love and joy, and being the best husband to Denise, which continued until his last breath.
Tim is sorely missed and survived by his heartbroken and dedicated wife Denise of Cresco; parents George and Darlene Schmitt of Cresco; sister Pamela “Pam” (Tom Glynn) Schmitt of Brainerd, MN; brother Thomas “Tom” Schmitt of Independence, IA; nieces Patty, Kelly, and Kimberly; father-in-law Darrell (Gretchen) Bruening of Decorah, IA; sisters-in-law Debbie (Mark) Masias of Colorado Springs, CO, Darcy (Joe) Whalen of Decorah, IA; brother-in-law Jed (Michelle) Johnson of Caledonia, MN; nieces and nephews Sarah, Jenny, Taylor, Amber, Jamie, Aubrey, Samantha, and Korbin; great nieces and nephews; special aunts, uncles, cousins, many special friends, and his cows.
We know Tim is now with his cherished mother-in-law Juanita Bruening, dearly loved uncle Bob, as well as many other special aunts and uncles, and his special calf Harry.
Those who choose the gift of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution to Notre Dame Catholic Church, or mail to Denise Schmitt 706 2nd St E Cresco, IA, 52136, a contribution in Tim’s honor will be made to the Crestwood FFA program.
Due to the upcoming deer season, a Celebration of Tim’s Life Visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 4-7 p.m. at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco, IA. A private family Memorial Mass will be held at Notre Dame Catholic Church with Father Jacob Rouse officiating. Burial will take place at a later date.
Source: Hindt Funeral Home database
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