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Dr. William R Schmidt Jr.
Born: 12/05/1959
Died: 09/26/2009
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Dr. William R Schmidt Jr.

William R. Schmidt Jr., DMD, 49, began his heavenly journey to be with the Lord, on September 26, 2009. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Bill grew up in Woodhaven, Queens, and later moved to Beachwood, NJ. He graduated with honors from Toms River HS, South in 1977, where he was an active member of their swim team. Bill attained his BA in Chemistry and his BS in Biology from Fairleigh Dickenson University, Rutherford, NJ, in 1982, where he met and married his wife and friend of 30 years, Jean Louise (Record). Bill was awarded his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from The University of Medicine and Dentistry, NJ, in 1986. The couple was the 4th generation to reside in the family “Hillman Home” of Elmwood Park, NJ, where they gave birth to their son, Arthur John, in 1990. They moved into the Culver Lake Community in 1991, where they gave birth to their son Henry William in 1995. Bill and his family resided at Culver Lake for 20 years, enjoying his family, in-laws, many good friends, and the community. Bill served as the Treasurer of Men’s Club of Culver Lake, as well as their President for over 6 years. He also served as a Board of Director for the Normanoch Association for 6 years, as head of the water quality committee. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Branchville, where the couple was married in 1983. Bill was an avid fisherman, who enjoyed spending his leisure hours teaching his sons to fish. He remains a NJ State Record holder for Hybrid Striped Bass, 16 lbs 4oz, caught in 1999. Bill enjoyed many hobbies including playing guitar, singing, cooking, painting and fish taxidermy.

Dr. Schmidt became a partner of Dental Care, Lyndhurst, NJ in 1993, where he was loved by his staff and many patients. He took great pride in being able to serve the patients of Lyndhurst and its surrounding communities.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frances and Henry Schmidt of Woodhaven, NY and his mother Barbara Grace Stout. Surviving relatives include his wife Jean, and their two sons AJ and Hank, his father, William R. Schmidt of Davie, FL., his sister, Susan Dziegielewski, her daughter Nakita of Dalton, Ga., brother John Schmidt, his wife Brenda, their son Jonathan, of Florrisant, Co., parent in-laws, John and Dolores Record of Culver Lake, sister in-law Beth Ann Record, her husband John Zaleski, of Sea Bring, FL., sister in-law Mary Ellen Record of Robbinsville, NJ., brother in-law John Hillman Record, wife Sylvia, and their children, John Christopher and God-daughter Christina, of Elmwood Park, NJ., brother in-law James Kane Record of Culver Lake, and God-daughter Dana Jean Stoltenborg, of Wilmington, DE.

 

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Branchville NJ. Online condolences may be offered through the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home web site, www.iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com. Donations may be made in his memory to the Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860
 
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I met Bill in 1990 when I became an employee/Dentist at Dental Care in Lyndhurst, where I worked for several years. He was a truly kind and caring person, a fine dentist,with a friendly and knowledgable disposition. His passions for fishing and his family were obvious. It was a pleasure working with Bill as his calm demeanor and willingness to share knowledge made for a pleasant environment. His patients felt confident and relaxed in his care. I am so sorry to learn of his parting. He will deeply be missed. My sincere condolences to Jean, AJ and Hank, and his entire family. Jeff Kranis
Jeffrey M. Kranis, DMD
I will always remember Billy's fondness for Halloween! Billy dressed up as the Domino's Pizza Noid one year, and Pee Wee Herman another. Billy also made the best Christmas cookies; he was not only a good baker, but also quite an accomplished cook as well. To receive a compliment on a dish you cooked was something you treasured. Billy, or Uncle Billy as he was known to my kids, was tons of fun to be around. Even shortly before he died, Billy was laughing and joking around with us. He faced this journey with grace and faith, as did Jeanie. Our prayers are with Jeanie, AJ, Hank, and the rest of Billy's friends and family. We miss you and love you, and look forward to the day we meet again. Love you lots, Kim Oliveira and family
Kimberly A. Oliveira
I'm really shocked about the passing of Dr. Schmidt! I just found out yesterday. I was a patient of his for many years. He had a great deminor and we had good conversations when I was in the dental chair.We talked about everything from politics to science fiction. He was a great guy!I'm so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Marc Merendo
Marc Merendo
We were truly stunned when we heard our beloved dentist Dr. Schmidt had passed away! Dental Care told us that Dr. Schmidt had decided to stop practicing dentistry, which made us very sad and we thought that he might have started a new practice closer to home. Dr. Schmidt was my childrens dentist from the start and because of his kind and gentle way both my son and daughter never gave me trouble to go to the dentist. He would often talk about his two sons and his wife in such a loving way that at this time may it bring you all solace to know how many lives have been deeply touched by your devoted husband and caring father. With heartfelt sympathy, John, Debbie, Andrea & Alan Uhl
The Uhl Family
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