Mass of the Christian Burial for 88 year old Paul Schmitt of Churdan will be Saturday at 2 pm at the St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church in Churdan with burial at the St. Patrick Cemetery west of Churdan. Visitation will be at the church from 4-7 pm on Friday where there will be a Vigil Service at 7 Friday evening. The arrangements are under the direction of the Brown Funeral Home in Churdan. Paul Schmitt is survived by his wife: Pat….a daughter: Kathleen Schmitt of Carroll…..and 5 sons: Charles of Lohrville, Anthony of Des Moines, Kenneth of Carroll, William of Alleman, and Steven of Minnesota. The family suggests memorials be given to the family to be used for donations to Paul’s favorite charities.