Cody Joseph Schmidt

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 7th from 12:00 noon until 4:00pm 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 is assisting the family.

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Cody, You are so loved and we miss you……..