Missouri River Dog Tag Collection Research & Return

One of the dog tags that Mr Sapp found belongs to Eddie George Schmitz.

Eddie Schmitz of Raytown. Mo passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2016 at the age of 91. Ed was married to Velma Jean Schmitz of Independence, Mo on June 10, 1949. They were together more than 67 years. Ed was a veteran of WW II, serving in the US navy for 4 years. He had a brief career in law enforcement in Long Beach, California, before returning home to the Kansas City area and opened Schmitz Construction. He had a very successful business for more than 40 years. He and his wife jean enjoyed traveling and were “snowbirds” for several years in Alamo, Texas. (obit)

Eddie's wife (Velma) Jean Schmitz, of Independence, MO passed away October 8, 2021 at The Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care. She was born February 4, 1929 in Kansas City, MO. Jean went to work at age 16 at Sears. She worked there for 37 years. She loved to travel, camp, and vacation. Jean loved her family and friends. This was her life. https://heartlandcremation.com/obituary/velma-jean-schmitz/

We have been trying to reach next of kin to return the dog tag. Stay tuned for updates