Wayne J. Schmieder

Cuba City, Wisconsin

Wayne J. Schmieder, 90, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call from 3-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin, where there will be a Parish Rosary Service at 2:40 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service.

Wayne was born on March 17, 1933 in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Alvin and Matred (Belken) Schmieder. He graduated from Cuba City High School in 1951 and served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Wayne was united in marriage to Marlene L. Peacock on June 9, 1956 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City.

Wayne operated the Gulf Station from 1960-1961 and then was employed as a mechanic at Ford Motor Company in Cuba City for 17 years. He then worked in the parts department for John Deere Tractor Works in Dubuque. Wayne was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church and Cole Acres. He enjoyed golfing in his youth, fishing, hunting, camping and playing euchre. One of his greatest memories was taking part in a 2011 Military Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Marlene Schmieder, Cuba City; two sons, Patrick Schmieder, Cuba City, and Michael (Cheryl) Schmieder, Platteville, WI; three grandchildren, Derek (Jalyn) Schmieder, Todd (fiancée, Charity) Ingraham and Kari (David) Finnegan; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Eunice (Norm) Larkin and Helen (Gordy) Werner; and two brothers, Dick Schmieder and Bill (Cathy) Schmieder.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Whalan and his staff, and St. Croix Hospice for their special care.