Gilbert Schmeidler

Gilbert J. Schmeidler, age 79, died, Thursday, June 18th at Hays Medical Center. He was born on April 7, 1930 in Catherine to John and Emma (Wolf) Schmeidler. He married Mary Ann Pfannenstiel on March 1, 1954 at St. Joseph's Church in Hays.He was a Farmer and Rancher. He was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean War and attaining the rank of Corporal. He was a member of St. Catherine Church and the Hays VFW.Gilbert is survived by his wife Mary Ann of the home, son, Terry Schmeidler and Carla Kriley of Walker, two daughters, Debra Schmeidler, Kay Kruse and husband Dave all of Hays, five grandchildren, Lance Schmeidler, Lynn Strain, Lacey Schmeidler, Tyler and Breanne Kruse. Two brothers, Cyril Schmeidler of Catherine and Harold Schmeidler of Walker, two sisters, Fidelia Herbert and Sr. Solona Schmeidler of Topeka.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Solona Moore and two brothers, Celly and John Henry Schmeidler.Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, June 22 at St. Catherine Church in Catherine. Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery with Military Honors by the Hays VFW.Visitation will be on Sunday 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. and on Monday 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. all at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays. A Parish Vigil service will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Catherine Church.











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