William Carl Schmid, age 65, of Wyoming was called to be with his Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 21, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his father, Hellmut. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Maria Schmid; siblings: Darlene Spanjer, Dorothy (Drayson) Doyle, Fred (Karlene) Schmid, John (Pam) Schmid, David Schmid; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was a devoted Detroit sports fan who loved attending Lions, Tigers, Pistons, and Red Wings games.  He was a devoted Michigan fan as well.  He was the coach and manager of the Doyle and Doyle Softball Team for many years and won a championship while coaching.  Bill loyally served his country in the US Army National Guard.  Bill graduated from WMU with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and  GVSU with a Masters Degree in Taxation.  He helped many companies and individuals with their tax accounting. A funeral service will be held on Friday 11 am at Banner Church, 1111 68th St. SW, Byron Center. Burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming and  Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 at church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the USO. 

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September 22, 2020 11:47am
I will miss our late night banter about MI and all your silly ass jokes over a pint of PBR! You were a great person wild man bill....I'll miss you for sure!

- Kermit

August 27, 2020 11:09am
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family at this very difficult time.

- Janice and Terry Tjompson

August 26, 2020 5:19am
Remembering all of you in our hearts and prayers for your loss of your son and brother and friend. May our Lord give you great peace and comfort during this sad time for you. I will always remember Bill as our coach for the coed softball team. They were great times! I know he will be missed by family and friends but this is just a whisper of time before you will be reunited again for all eternity. Our heartfelt prayers and love to all the family and friends.. Rejoicing with you Bill that you are with your Lord and Savior!

- Steve and Yvonne Vansledright

August 25, 2020 7:17am
Thinking of you during this time of loss.

- Molea King

August 24, 2020 4:59am
Fred, we are so sorry for the loss of your brother. Praying for your peace and comfort.

- Mark & Linda La Lone

August 22, 2020 4:07pm
RIP, my friend. You will be truly miss.

- Lily Hernandez




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