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Submitted: 12/12/21 • Approved: 12/15/21 • Last Updated: 12/18/21 • R1406054-G0-S3
October 27, 1930 - October 7, 2015
*Obituary
Gerhard Schmalz, 84, a resident of Paris passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015, in Fort Smith.
He was born October 27, 1930, in Paris to the late Joseph and Clara L. (Komp) Schmalz. Gerhard was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. After his military service Gerhard worked as a machine operator. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gerhard is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Agnes M. Siebenmorgen and three brothers, Leonard Schmaltz, Eugene Schmalz and Raymond Schmalz.
He is survived by a sister, Olivia Fratesi of Texarkana; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
A rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m., with a visitation to follow on Friday, October 9, 2015, at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2015, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris with Father Eugene Luke, O.S.B. officiating.
Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Contributed on 12/12/21 by billsully060
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