Paulie Andrew Schmitz of Kirksville, MO passed away on September 12, 2022 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

The son of C.B. and Anna (Auffert) Schmitz he was born December 8, 1937 in Parnell, MO. On November 8, 1958 in Parnell, MO he was united in marriage to Lovella Coffelt who survives.

Paulie is also survived by sons Lavern (Joyce) Schmitz, Eddie (Bonita) Schmitz, daughters, Paula (Kevin) Brawner and Patty (Bobby) Rogers all of Kirksville; one brother Norbert (Joan) Schmitz of Parnell, MO and one sister Irene (Kelly) Tobin of Ames, IA; 11 Grandchildren, Jennie (Devin) Bell, Jill (Brady) Briddle, Scott (Katie) Brawner, Thomas (Jennifer) Brawner, Maggie (Danny) Jarvis, Rachel (Tyler) Van Riessen, Ashley Cass, Logan (Whitney) Schmitz, Megan (Derek) Fast, Colton (Ashreale McDowell) Schmitz and Morgan (Jake) Miller; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, two half brothers Orley Schmitz and Oscar Schmitz; two sisters, Marguerite DeFreece and Marcella Pope; two nephews Steven DeFreece and Joseph Pope; and one great-grandson, Owen Bell.

Paulie was raised in Parnell, MO graduating from Northeast Nodaway High School in Ravenwood, MO in 1956. He joined the Army Reserves upon graduation and completed basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He also attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO.

Paulie was employed with Missouri Farmers Association (MFA) from 1959 until 1976, moving to Kirksville in 1968 to become the manager of the Exchange. In November of 1976 he became employed with Gene Broyles Transfer and Storage. In 1983 he and Lovella purchased the moving company and operated the business until selling it in May of 2000. At that time Paulie became employed at Travis-Noe Funeral Home, where he worked until July 31, 2022, and will be missed after twenty-two years of dedicated employment to the funeral home and to the service of our community.

Paulie was a member of the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree and Loyal Order of the Moose.

For 48 years he volunteered his time to run the clock at the Kirksville High School football games, only giving it up this year due to health reasons. In addition, he also volunteered his time for the Kirksville High School wrestling meets. For over 25 years, he ran the clock for the football and basketball games at Truman State University. Paulie enjoyed meeting new, and seeing old friends for a week each summer where he volunteered his time at the NEMO Fair Board concession stand for over 20 years.

Paulie enjoyed his family and friends and all the athletic events for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was very proud of all the accomplishments of his family.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm in the chapel at Travis-Noe Funeral Home Sunday, September 18, 2022. Mass of Christian burial will be held at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church at 10:00 am Monday, September 19, 2022, with 4th Degree Honor Guard and burial in the Mary Immaculate Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jennie Bell, Scott Brawner, Thomas Brawner, Logan Schmitz, Colton Schmitz and Megan Fast. Honorary bearers will be Jill Briddle, Maggie Jarvis, Rachel Van Riessen, Ashley Cass, and Morgan Miller.

Memorials to the Mary Immaculate Catholic Cemetery or to I Think I Can Foundation and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.