Ronald Francis Schmitz Site staff MOUNT HOREB – Ronald Schmitz, age 73, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at University of Wisconsin Hospital Trauma and Life Support Center from his fight with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on Feb. 11, 1948, in Madison, the son of Frank and Frieda Schmitz. He married Dorothy Brattrud on June 27, 1987, in Belleville. For 44 years Ron worked in commercial construction and 24 years of that was with Findorff. Ron started as a carpenter but progressively became a project superintendent. He provided outstanding leadership on numerous Findorff projects, including a variety of healthcare, commercial and educational facilities. His most recognized work was with 12 major projects for UW Hospital & Clinics.