Schmidt

Edward J. Schmidt, Jr., 71, of Livingston, Ill., died in Wood River on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. He was born Jan. 10, 1951, in Belleville to the late Edward J. Schmidt and Jacqueline Lillian Knight.

He was a maintenance manager for Hebenstreit Apartments. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who served during Vietnam.

He is survived by his special friend, China Marie Kovar and family.

A potluck was held Nov. 1, at Benld Civic Center, to celebrate his life.

Condolences may be left at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, was in charge of arrangements.