Christian Louis Schmidt Jr., also known as Chris or Tuga, born on August 9th, 1952 to Christian Louis Sr. and Alvina Ruby Dina (Hensel) Schmidt in Seguin, Texas.
Christian lived most of his life in or near Seguin unless he was station elsewhere while in the military.
He met his wife Maria (Mary) Calvillo while stationed in California. They were married for 29 years before our Lord took her home in 2003. Mary and Chris have two children, daughter Kristin Pendleton (Earl) of New Braunfels and son Christian III of McQueeney whom he is survived by.
Chris is also survived by half-brothers John Henry (Deborah) of Seguin and Robert Elley (Pat) of Houston; grandchildren Esperanza “Hopie” (Jaron) Hohertz of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Marylan “Nikki” (Colton) Lewis of New Braunfels; Corbin “Binski” Schmidt of New Braunfels and great grandchild Dean “Deano” Lewis.
Chris is preceded in death by his wife Mary; both parents; three brothers, David Michael, Joe Allen and Jack Kenny Schmidt, six half-brothers; Hilmer, Cleburn Henry, Robert “DD”, William Arthur, Kenneth B. and Franklin Delano Schmidt; three half-sisters, Mildred Marie Hansmann, Viola Margaret Gotthardt and Lou Audrey Ramzinsky, many nieces, nephews and friends.
He proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy. He also worked for Economy Furniture and Seguin Independent School District. He is a graduate of Seguin High School class of 1970 and San Diego College.
A stubborn big-hearted man with an outstanding love of music. He shared that love on a few jukeboxes with his family and friends at local favorite bars; Bait n’ Brew in McQueeney and what used to be the Country Cabaret in Seguin, also making an appearance or two to his other favorite, The Oak in Seguin. Everyone will remember Tuga sitting by and playing the jukebox.
As a child living by the Flour Mill and the bar Mr. and Mrs. Wahl owned he climbed the old towers that were there and signed Tuga at the very top. He would also go to the Guadalupe River there and catch catfish and sell them to the guys getting off from work. A wild guy that Tuga was, telling stories or hearing guys from his high school days about the fights he would get into. He was super proud of his strength.
He will be greatly missed and remembered by many….
Play your music loud and proud up in the Heavens dad!!
Please take note:
Dad worked at Economy Furniture in Seguin, Texas NOT Lacks. That was my mistake in his Obituary. It's never easy writing these!!
Christian lived most of his life in or near Seguin unless he was station elsewhere while in the military.
He met his wife Maria (Mary) Calvillo while stationed in California. They were married for 29 years before our Lord took her home in 2003. Mary and Chris have two children, daughter Kristin Pendleton (Earl) of New Braunfels and son Christian III of McQueeney whom he is survived by.
Chris is also survived by half-brothers John Henry (Deborah) of Seguin and Robert Elley (Pat) of Houston; grandchildren Esperanza “Hopie” (Jaron) Hohertz of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Marylan “Nikki” (Colton) Lewis of New Braunfels; Corbin “Binski” Schmidt of New Braunfels and great grandchild Dean “Deano” Lewis.
Chris is preceded in death by his wife Mary; both parents; three brothers, David Michael, Joe Allen and Jack Kenny Schmidt, six half-brothers; Hilmer, Cleburn Henry, Robert “DD”, William Arthur, Kenneth B. and Franklin Delano Schmidt; three half-sisters, Mildred Marie Hansmann, Viola Margaret Gotthardt and Lou Audrey Ramzinsky, many nieces, nephews and friends.
He proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy. He also worked for Economy Furniture and Seguin Independent School District. He is a graduate of Seguin High School class of 1970 and San Diego College.
A stubborn big-hearted man with an outstanding love of music. He shared that love on a few jukeboxes with his family and friends at local favorite bars; Bait n’ Brew in McQueeney and what used to be the Country Cabaret in Seguin, also making an appearance or two to his other favorite, The Oak in Seguin. Everyone will remember Tuga sitting by and playing the jukebox.
As a child living by the Flour Mill and the bar Mr. and Mrs. Wahl owned he climbed the old towers that were there and signed Tuga at the very top. He would also go to the Guadalupe River there and catch catfish and sell them to the guys getting off from work. A wild guy that Tuga was, telling stories or hearing guys from his high school days about the fights he would get into. He was super proud of his strength.
He will be greatly missed and remembered by many….
Play your music loud and proud up in the Heavens dad!!
Please take note:
Dad worked at Economy Furniture in Seguin, Texas NOT Lacks. That was my mistake in his Obituary. It's never easy writing these!!
Christian Louis Schmidt Jr., also known as Chris or Tuga, born on August 9th, 1952 to Christian Louis Sr. and Alvina Ruby Dina (Hensel) Schmidt in Seguin, Texas.
Christian lived most of his life in or near Seguin unless he was station elsewhere while in the military.
He met his wife Maria (Mary) Calvillo while stationed in California. They were married for 29 years before our Lord took her home in 2003. Mary and Chris have two children, daughter Kristin Pendleton (Earl) of New Braunfels and son Christian III of McQueeney whom he is survived by.
Chris is also survived by half-brothers John Henry (Deborah) of Seguin and Robert Elley (Pat) of Houston; grandchildren Esperanza “Hopie” (Jaron) Hohertz of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Marylan “Nikki” (Colton) Lewis of New Braunfels; Corbin “Binski” Schmidt of New Braunfels and great grandchild Dean “Deano” Lewis.
Chris is preceded in death by his wife Mary; both parents; three brothers, David Michael, Joe Allen and Jack Kenny Schmidt, six half-brothers; Hilmer, Cleburn Henry, Robert “DD”, William Arthur, Kenneth B. and Franklin Delano Schmidt; three half-sisters, Mildred Marie Hansmann, Viola Margaret Gotthardt and Lou Audrey Ramzinsky, many nieces, nephews and friends.
He proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy. He also worked for Economy Furniture and Seguin Independent School District. He is a graduate of Seguin High School class of 1970 and San Diego College.
A stubborn big-hearted man with an outstanding love of music. He shared that love on a few jukeboxes with his family and friends at local favorite bars; Bait n’ Brew in McQueeney and what used to be the Country Cabaret in Seguin, also making an appearance or two to his other favorite, The Oak in Seguin. Everyone will remember Tuga sitting by and playing the jukebox.
As a child living by the Flour Mill and the bar Mr. and Mrs. Wahl owned he climbed the old towers that were there and signed Tuga at the very top. He would also go to the Guadalupe River there and catch catfish and sell them to the guys getting off from work. A wild guy that Tuga was, telling stories or hearing guys from his high school days about the fights he would get into. He was super proud of his strength.
He will be greatly missed and remembered by many….
Play your music loud and proud up in the Heavens dad!!
Please take note:
Dad worked at Economy Furniture in Seguin, Texas NOT Lacks. That was my mistake in his Obituary. It's never easy writing these!!
Christian lived most of his life in or near Seguin unless he was station elsewhere while in the military.
He met his wife Maria (Mary) Calvillo while stationed in California. They were married for 29 years before our Lord took her home in 2003. Mary and Chris have two children, daughter Kristin Pendleton (Earl) of New Braunfels and son Christian III of McQueeney whom he is survived by.
Chris is also survived by half-brothers John Henry (Deborah) of Seguin and Robert Elley (Pat) of Houston; grandchildren Esperanza “Hopie” (Jaron) Hohertz of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Marylan “Nikki” (Colton) Lewis of New Braunfels; Corbin “Binski” Schmidt of New Braunfels and great grandchild Dean “Deano” Lewis.
Chris is preceded in death by his wife Mary; both parents; three brothers, David Michael, Joe Allen and Jack Kenny Schmidt, six half-brothers; Hilmer, Cleburn Henry, Robert “DD”, William Arthur, Kenneth B. and Franklin Delano Schmidt; three half-sisters, Mildred Marie Hansmann, Viola Margaret Gotthardt and Lou Audrey Ramzinsky, many nieces, nephews and friends.
He proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy. He also worked for Economy Furniture and Seguin Independent School District. He is a graduate of Seguin High School class of 1970 and San Diego College.
A stubborn big-hearted man with an outstanding love of music. He shared that love on a few jukeboxes with his family and friends at local favorite bars; Bait n’ Brew in McQueeney and what used to be the Country Cabaret in Seguin, also making an appearance or two to his other favorite, The Oak in Seguin. Everyone will remember Tuga sitting by and playing the jukebox.
As a child living by the Flour Mill and the bar Mr. and Mrs. Wahl owned he climbed the old towers that were there and signed Tuga at the very top. He would also go to the Guadalupe River there and catch catfish and sell them to the guys getting off from work. A wild guy that Tuga was, telling stories or hearing guys from his high school days about the fights he would get into. He was super proud of his strength.
He will be greatly missed and remembered by many….
Play your music loud and proud up in the Heavens dad!!
Please take note:
Dad worked at Economy Furniture in Seguin, Texas NOT Lacks. That was my mistake in his Obituary. It's never easy writing these!!
Gravesite Details
Shared space with his wife Mary
Family Members
Siblings
Half Siblings
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Hilmer Schmidt
1920–1942
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Hilmer Schmidt
1920–1942
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Cleburne Henry "Smitty" Schmidt
1921–2009
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Robert Edward "Bob or Peanut" Schmidt
1923–2009
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William Arthur "Bill" Schmidt
1927–1998
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Mildred Marie Schmidt Hansmann
1928–1980
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Kenneth B "Kenny" Schmidt
1931–1932
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Viola Margaret Schmidt Gotthardt
1932–2014
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Lou Audrey "Cucci" Schmidt Ramzinsky
1935–2014
