Allen Gene "Big Al" Schmiedeknecht's Obituary
Mr. Allen Gene Schmiedeknecht, age 56, passed away at his home surrounded by family, Tuesday evening, August 11, 2009. Al was born March 15, 1953, to Dale and Bonnie (Reed) Schmiedeknecht in Muskegon. He had been employed at Lift Tech as a millwright for 34 years prior to his illness. Al also worked a short time at the Kaydon Corporation. On June 21, 1985, Allen married the former Rebecca Shepard in Muskegon, and she survives him. Together they attended Fruitland Covenant Church. Allen was involved with many DeColores weekends, including being rector for weekend #180. Al loved golfing, fishing, hunting, and was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. In addition to his wife, Becka, Allen is survived by children, Tara (Dennis) DeBrie of Rothbury, Adam (Kimberly) Erickson, Jason (Laura) Schmiedeknecht, and Tamar (Matt) Crain, all of Muskegon; 9 grandchildren, Rachael, Scarlett, Charity, Chance, Hans, Kiley, Azreal, Micah, and Taryn; his mother, Bonnie Schmiedeknecht of Muskegon; 2 brothers, Scott (Naia) Schmiedeknecht, of Fruitport, and Mark (Joan) Schmiedeknecht of Ravenna; a sister, Dalene (Brian) Minor, of Bitely; many nieces and nephews; including a special niece Tara (Pat) Lee. Al was preceded in death by his father, Dale; his grandson, Cameron Jacob DeBrie; and his first wife, Diane Marie Teeter A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church (1206 Whitehall Rd.) with Pastor Brian Kyle officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service (10-11 AM). MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to the American Cancer Society (directed to the study of Merkel Cell Research) or Harbor Hospice. Share memories with the family at their on-line guest book @ www.sytsemafh.com.
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