- JoAnn M. Schmidt, age 73, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 after a short illness. JoAnn was born in the Town of Mackville on September 30, 1938, to the late George and Antoinette (Coenen) Reinke. On July 20, 1957, she was united in marriage to John G. Schmidt Jr. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Appleton. JoAnn enjoyed going to classic car shows, playing solitaire, her years in bowling leagues at Village Lanes, working in her garden, trips to the casino, polka dancing on Sundays - but most of all JoAnn enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton, where she was a dedicated leader of the funeral lunch committee.
JoAnn will be missed by her husband John (Tony), Appleton; 2 daughters: Lori (William) Budzinski, Burlington, NC and Amy (John) Vanden Oever, Kimberly; a son Greg (Patty) Schmidt, Appleton; 6 grandchildren: Alex and Jacob Schmidt, Johnny and Eric Vanden Oever, and Angela and Brianne Budzinski; 3 brothers: Jerry Reinke, Appleton, Jim (Sue) Reinke, Milladore, and Robert (Pat) Reinke, Appleton; 4 sisters: Alice Schultz, Waupaca, Mary (Melvin) Schmidt, Apple Creek, her twin Jean (Dick) Neubauer, Neenah, and Carol Bunnell, Neenah; 3 brothers-in-law: Raymond Schmidt, Mackville, Cyril (Ann) Schmidt, Shiocton, and Robert (Barbara) Schmidt, Branson, MO; 3 sisters-in-law: Mildred (Don) Weyenberg, Apple Creek and Marion (Leonard) Thiel, Apple Creek, and Judy Schmidt, Neenah; She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her parents-in-law John and Clara Schmidt, a brother George Jr., and 4 brothers-in-law: Mike Bunnell, Donald and Francis Schmidt and Herman Schultz.
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 13, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 414 W. Lawrence St., Appleton, with Father James Leary OFM CAP officiating. Friends may visit directly at the church on Friday from 9 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology, especially Kevin Mortara, MD and Patricia Martins, APNP and also to Becky, Andrea, Mary, and Jennifer from ThedaCare Hospice for their compassionate care shown to JoAnn.
We will miss you, Mom! Thanks for all you have done for us over the years.
Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel
606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton
733-7383
www.btlfuneral.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on January 11, 2012
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1938 - 2012 (73 years)
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