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Roman Schmalz

July 6, 1927 - May 30, 2022
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Thursday 6/23, 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Thursday 6/23, 6:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the MACC Fund or the Humane Society appreciated.

Roman Schmalz, of Milwaukee, WI. Born to Eternal Life on Monday, May 30, 2022 at age 94.

He was born on July 1st, 1927 in Bellarus. He came to the United States in 1956 with his wife, Edith. He was an engineer, working for Allis Chalmers and then Logemann Brothers Company, eventually serving as VP of Engineering at the latter for nearly 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Edith, parents Johann and Helene, brother Jan and his sisters, Adele and Stani. Loving father of Michael (Eileen) Schmalz, Thomas Schmalz and Steven (Yvonne) Schmalz. Proud Opa of Michael (Tara), Brian and Peter (Sara) Schmalz. Cherished Uropa of Elliott, Theodore and Olivia. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Roman enjoyed building his lake cottage in northern Wisconsin and experiencing nature there. He was a consummate engineer who found purpose in inventing and repairing all sorts of contraptions and devices both in his professional and personal life. He was a dedicated, honest man and a good soul. He will always be a part of our lives.

Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday, June 23 from 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM. Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the MACC Fund or the Humane Society appreciated.

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Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Thursday 6/23, 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Thursday 6/23, 6:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the MACC Fund or the Humane Society appreciated.

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Roman Schmalz, of Milwaukee, WI. Born to Eternal Life on Monday, May 30, 2022 at age 94. He was born on July 1st, 1927 in Bellarus. He came to the United States in 1956 with his wife, Edith. He was an engineer, working for Allis Chalmers and then Logemann Brothers Company, eventually serving as VPContinue Reading

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Dan & Wendy Eastman left a message on June 21, 2022:
We express our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Roman was ein guter Mann and we all learned so much from his kind and gentle character and his depth of wisdom. He lived a good and decent life and now enjoys eternal life with our Lord. We will miss him and Edith but know they live on through their wonderful family. "Gut gemacht, du guter und treuer Diener." Dan & Wendy Eastman
Jeff hartwick left a message on June 19, 2022:
Sue and I are saddened by the loss of your Father/ grandfather and Great Grandfather. Wonderful man and truly a talented man. His story is an inspiration and the legacy of a successful immediate and extended family speaks volumes about character and drive. He and Edith are reunited and for that we rejoice! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. He is and will be missed and will not be forgotten. Love you all Jeff and Sue
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