Thinking of you today!  Can't believe it has been a year.  We all miss you every day.
Love,
Steve, Shelley and Andrew

Szhmitz you old WD, I'll miss your stories and great sense of humor. You clearly lived life to the fullest and touched the lives of thousands. Having only known Rich for about the last 10 years It is wonderful to see the pics of him in his younger days.

Rich,

As has been said over and over was a super, stand-up, smart and safe mentor. We met at ATT, reconnected and Airlite and shared stories about the rights and wrongs of life. His advice helped me to laugh at and through some challenging professional situations. My prayers are with all of the family and friends who mourn. He will be missed.

I had the honor of working with Rich at the National Safety Council. It sure doesn't feel the same without him here. I still expect him to walk in any minute and say "Hey kiddo!" I'm so happy I had the chance to know this amazing man. So very sorry for your loss Schmitz family. Thoughts and prayers to you.

My name is David Schmitz. I am the youngest son of Richard and Pamela Schmitz. I am the one that you see with my dad on the front page of the guest book. 

On behalf of my family I want to thank you all who have left comments. Your words have touched our hearts and have helped us to find some comfort in this horrific situation. 

The sad truth of it is that the healing will take a long time. However with all the warmth we have gotten in Letters,Memorials,Online Messages,and in person words of consolation we take solice in one fact. 

My Dad, our Father, my Mom's husband,has been able to make a positive impact on peoples lives. Whether he was known for a short time or known for a lifetime it seems my father was able to touch peoples some peoples lives. 

I had the honor to be a fireman with him. I also had the honor of growing up around great men at the Papillion Fire Station. "I thought he would live forever" and "he was larger than life" were common phrases from these men that I have only known as heroes. 

To me this was an honor above all. If great men thought my Dad was a great man? What could I possibly say? 

So in closing I want to say this to all the people who have made an effort to comfort our family. 

You are amazing, you have made a difference, and you are cherished for your words. 

Sincerely
David J. Schmitz 
The grateful son of an amazing man.

The family and the community miss Rich. God bless you all. Henry & Helen Adams

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Schmitz family and friends. Wish we were there today to honor the wonderful life of Uncle Richard.

My sympathy is with the family of Richard. I went to school with Rosemary and my husband Tom worked with him. 
God be with you all
Pat and Tom Blasing

Prayers to family and friends of Mr rich ,very nice man.will be missed god bless.

Having served 25 years on the PVFD with Rich was an honor.  He was a great leader, friend, and representative of the department and of Papillion.  We are honored to have known him and offer our sincerest sympathies to his family.   He will be missed by many and always remembered for his kindness and sincerity to everyone.  God Bless You Rich.  Rest in Peace.    Rich and Lynda Thorpe

To my wonderful neighbor,
To say that I'm heartbroken over your loss is not enough.  I'm going to miss that amazing man's face peering over the yard and laughing at the antics of my children.  His laugh was infectious, and I enjoyed his company.  My husband and I are so very sorry for your loss.  Please knock on our door if you need anything.  He is going to be missed Pam...  He was absolutely one of the good ones.

God has called his Angel home........we will all miss this great man!

Rich was one of the most honest and trusting people that I have every known.
We all have lost a friend and a true man of honor.
GOD BLESS you Rich and I'll miss you my friend!

Rich will be truly missed - he touched a lot of peoples' lives.  I enjoyed working with him at Airlite Plastics-he always had a smile on his face.  We shared many laughs & he always talked about how much his family meant to him.  My condolences to the Schmitz family.

to the Schmitz family
So sorry to learn of Richards death. He was truly a dedicated citizen who served his community exceptionally  well. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Mike Greco

 rich was a great guy. great brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed. We are all still shaken by this and will be for some time. I know he is in the arms of our Lord and standing beside our mom, dad and grandparents. God speed brother,and I hope to see you once again, Bless Pam, Steve,David, Shelly and the grandchildren.
Love and prayers,
rosemary.

I worked with Rich at Airlite Plastics and he always had a great story to tell and could always put a smile on my face.  I will always remember "Safety Schmitz".  God bless your family in this difficult time.

Don and Bob, my sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.

Rich was a great boss and friend. He was very caring,friendly and fair. One of my favorites at Lucent. Big man with big heart. My prayers are with the family.
Donna Schwenck

Rich was one of those guys that told it like it is .  One of the good ones. He will be missed.  Very Knowledgeable man. My prays are with the Schmitz family.

To Don Schmitz and Family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.  I am so sorry for your loss.  May your memories bring you comfort.

I worked with Rich at Airlite Plastics. He was one of my favorite people. I purchased my first horse with Rich's guidance and he recommended that I take the horse to Steyskal's for training. I followed Rich's advice. I am a successful horsewoman today. I don't know if I would be without Rich's input.  

God Bless to Rich's family. He was one hell of a guy.

Pam and family : our sincerest sympathies.  Our prayers are with you all and Rich. 

Cousin Steve and Joan in Wyckoff, NJ

Rich will be dearly missed especially from the PVFD, Inc. group. He was a best friend, firefighter, pancake maker, STORY TELLER!!!, encourager and always there for you. I would love our monthly meetings just so I could hear the next story he and the guys would tell about their firefighting experiences and lives. WE LOVE YOU! Lisa Beacom and PVFD, INC crew!

To the Schmitz family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
I have known the family for years. I went to school with Linda 
I am a friend of Linda and Rosemary

I worked with Rich at Airlite Plastics.  He was one of my favorite people.  I purchased my first horse with Rich's guidance and he recommended that I take the horse to Steyskal's for training.  I followed Rich's advice.  I am a successful horsewoman today.  Thank you Rich.  You made an impact!  God Bless to Rich's family.  He was one hell of a guy.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Richard.  I worked with him for many years.  He was a fine upstanding man.  Also knew his sister Pat and send my deepest sympathy to her also.

I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. I work with Richard and he was always there for the people at work. We knew if there was a fire or any type of problem we were in safe hands. All I know is that he will be missed. He always talked about his family and how much he loved them.  Again I am so sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. He was a great guy. We will miss you Richard.

Condolences from our family to yours, thank you Rich for your PVFD service in our community.

Steve, Shelley and Family Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family during this difficult time.

One of my best friends
Sam and Charlene Martin

ONE OF BEST FRIENDS
SAM AND CHARLENE MARTIN

It has been wonderful to have Rich and Pam as neighbors. David and I will continue to lift you all up in prayer. May His peace and grace surround your entire family! A hug is always ready for you just across the street.

Heaven is a whole lot safer with "Safety Schmitz" on duty.   I was blessed and so thankful to have shared many morning laughs with him.

Dear Pam, Steve and David: You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rich was a wonderful person and a dear, dear friend. We will miss him very much. Butch and Marilyn

Rich was a brother Firefighter a friend that would do anything for you, He will be truly missed by all that new him, May God bless him and his family. Joseph & Diane Bockman.

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Richard J. Schmitz

22 novembre 1944 – 12 septembre 2013

Kahler-Dolce Mortuary

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