Schmidt, James L.James L. Schmidt, age 34, of Kaukauna passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was born on February 11, 1983 in Appleton, Wisconsin son of Katherine M. (Sieger) and the late Brian J. Schmidt. James attended New London High School. He was employed by Astro Hydraulics, Inc., a company that treated him very well, and James loved working there. James loved riding his motorcycle, the Packers, the Brewers, camping, fishing, and above all else, James cherished time spent with his large family and his even larger group of close friends. He was a confident, optimistic man, with a heart of gold. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.James is survived by his mother, Katherine Howard, Kaukauna; his brothers: Thomas (Brenda) Schmidt, Chilton; Christopher (Jenna Kerswill) Schmidt, Kaukauna; sisters: Heather (Kevin) Cook, Eden; Christina (Alex) Whitney, Appleton; Amber (fiancé Luke Hammons) Schmidt, New London; nieces: Lily, Kaydence, Hailie, and Ryleigh; nephews: Logan, Jayden, Nathan, and Godson Nolan, who loved his uncle James and followed him around everywhere; his grandmothers: Mary Ann Schmidt, Cecil; Karen Sieger, Pembine, who loved him more than life itself; his best friend forever, Erin Kinney; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Brian J. Schmidt; and grandfathers: Leonard Sieger and Thomas Schmidt.A Celebration of James' life will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.Westgor Funeral Home1140 Appleton RoadMenasha 720-0314Online Condolences www.westgorfuneralhomes.comTo my son, I love you more than words can say. My heart is broken, a part of me has died, and I miss you more and more with each tear I shed. You are my sunshine and my laughter. Time will help me heal so don't cry for me. I know how much it hurt you to see me cry, and I really am trying not to, but the hurt just won't go away. Not a day will go by that I won't think about you, and yes, I promise to make some of them happy thoughts. Until we see each other again, I will love you and keep you in my heart. Love, Mommy