Earl N. Schmude, 84, Seymour, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born November 24, 1939, to the late Marvin Sr. and Mary Ann (Duprey) Schmude.

He married Elizabeth Forsythe, and together they were blessed with six children.

Earl operated Schmude Salvage Yard and E&E Trucking.

He enjoyed boating, country music, his animals, and racing. It was his family though that brought him so much happiness, especially the times they shared together.

He is survived by his children; Randy (Dorothy) Schmude, Carla (Mike) Reiner, Earl Schmude Jr., and Carolyn (Joel) Blean. Grandchildren; Elizabeth, Chad, Kelly, Lance, Laura, John, Alex, Kristin, Sara, Holly, and Jake. Great Grandchildren; Ethan, Rorey, Carsyn, Mirabel, Trey, Hudson, Lennox, Cecilia, Bentley, Sophia, Elizabeth, Ethan, Rylan, Noah, Taylah, Mila, Ava. Breyhten, Grey, and Psalm. Earl's three siblings; Eddie Schmude, Olive Edwards, and Judy Artz.

He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Schmude, and their children Debbie and Marlene as well as his siblings Marvin Schmude, Sydney Schmude, and Kenny Jo Schmude.

Friends may call at Nicolet Memorial Gardens 2770 Bay Settlement Rd., Green Bay on Friday April 5, 2024, from 12:00PM with a service following at 1:00PM. Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family.