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Cody Schmidt Obituary
Cody Joseph Schmidt
July 20, 1990 - Sept. 28, 2023
PACIFIC TOWNSHIP - Cody Joseph Schmidt, age 33, of Pacific Township, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023
Cody was born on July 20, 1990, in Madison, the son of Joseph Schmidt and Sara (Nelson) Kastenholz.
Cody worked for Vitalant in Phoenix AZ as a Purchasing Manager.
He enjoyed going to meat raffles with his dad, where he perfected his own "meat raffle dance".
He spent many hours talking baseball, especially about the Cubs, and going to Packer and baseball games with Austin. Cody loved anything sports, the Packers, the Cubs, curling and golfing. Cody played Varsity baseball in high school starting as a sophomore. He was an integral part in the team winning the 2006 State Championship.
He enjoyed all different types of music especially The Backstreet Boys, Taylor Swift, Jesse McCarthey and Timeflies. Recently Cody's new favorite artists were Zach Bryan and Sam Ness.
He is survived by his father, Joseph Schmidt; his mother, Sara (Nelson) Kastenholz; three siblings, with whom he shared a unique and special bond: Emily Schmidt (special friend, Austin), Jakob (finance Caitlyn) Kastenholz and Katelyn (Nick) Kastenholz; his grandmother, Nancy Schmidt and her dear friend, David; and other relatives.
His many, many special friends with whom he enjoyed game nights. Whenever they were together, he was the life of the party. Cody always made sure that everyone was having a great time when they were around him. Cody had the most contagious and infectious smile and laugh, "those dimples" and his red beard.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Don and Jean Nelson, their son, Timothy and grandfather, Willis Schmidt and other relatives.
The family is hosting a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at J & J Fireball Lanes, Portage. Inurnment with family will be private.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Cody's name.
Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage (www.pmmfh.com) is assisting the family.
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Cody, you are so loved and we miss you . . .
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Shannon Wendland
October 4, 2023
Cody was my manager at Vitalant and I have had the great pleasure of working with him for almost 2 years. We worked closely together and we had a friendship of feeling valued, honored and supported. I could come to him with any work question or issue and he would easily resolve. He was so incredibly smart, I would often say how are you so smart?! I always felt very supported by him and he taught me so much. I enjoyed being silly and breaking his dry sense of humor to see him smile and hear him laugh.
I miss him dearly as I know we all do here at Vitalant. He was a special part of our lives.
He wasn't just a coworker/manager, he was my friend. I miss my friend so much.
Im sorry for the heartbreak this has caused to all that loved him. Sending love and support.
Samantha Karlgut
October 3, 2023
I´m so sorry for your loss. Cody always joked that I was his adopted sister that wasn´t wanted (my maiden name is Schmidt). He was a wonderful person. Always had a smile, and always made me laugh.
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