SCHMIDT. Fred Schmidt, Jr. age 72 of Alsip. At rest June 20, 2011. Devoted husband of 49 years to Adeline nee Klett. Proud father of Catherine (Robert Caraynoff) O’Hara and Debra (Michael) Pentangelo. Loving grandfather of Matthew M. Meckley and Heather Suzann Bartelt. Fond brother of the late Elizabeth A. Ratliff. Dearest son of the late Fred Sr. and Laverne nee Peterson. Uncle of the late Joseph F. (Laurel) Schmidt and JoAnn D. Ratliff. Funeral Saturday 8:30 am from Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave. Oak Lawn to St. James at Sag Bridge Church for Mass at 10 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 pm. Retired electrician for 39 years from Acme/Interlake Steel. For info 708-636-1200 or visit www.chapelhillgardenssouth.com.