Charles "Chuck" Mathew Schmitz

About Chuck

Charles “Chuck” Mathew Schmitz, 79, of Park Rapids, MN passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Chuck was born on January 12, 1946 in Wadena, MN the son of Frank and Marie (Stuntebeck) Schmitz. He grew up in Wadena attending St. Ann’s Catholic School. His family moved to Sauk Centre where he graduated from high school in 1964.

He was united in marriage to Coral Jean Snow on September 7, 1968 in Jackson, MN. They were blessed with two daughters – Kristi and Pam. They moved to St. Cloud where he drove delivery for PC Krohn Casket Co. for 10 years.

In 1981 they moved to Park Rapids where he opened Chuck’s Warehouse Foods which was sold a few years later. He went on to work for Park Rapids Area Schools, Team Industries, Sandquist Construction, HCDAC, RDO, and Schauer Farms.

He enjoyed duck and deer hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, spending time with family at his hunting land cabin, officiating all high school sports and being on the coaching staff for Panther Athletics. He enjoyed spending time with friends in his coffee group and his men's group for burgers and beer.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor, caring heart, and his gift of gab.

He was a longtime active member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, the local Knights of Columbus, and the Sons of the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife – Coral J. Schmitz of Park Rapids, MN; his two daughters – Kristi (Aaron) Goochey of Park Rapids, MN; Pamela (Kent) Christianson of Fargo, ND; Grandsons-Mitch, Nick, and Dan Christianson, granddaughters – Macy and Emmy Goochey. Sister Sally Lorentz and Sister-in-law Karen Hall and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Dick Schmitz and sister Mary Jane Cox and other beloved family members.

memorial service

Memorial Mass for Chuck

January 31, 2025

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church 305 5th St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA

A visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home in Park Rapids, with Rosary and prayers at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. Interment will be held at the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home