Priscilla C. Schmidt
Priscilla Schmidt, age 93 years, formerly of Port Washington, died Friday morning, January 20, 2012 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg. She was born February 25, 1918 in the Town of Grafton, daughter of Anton and Theresa Robel Rausch. On June 10, 1939, she married Lawrence Schmidt at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grafton. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2011. Mrs. Schmidt worked as a secretary at Bolens Corp. and Midwest Outerwear in Port Washington. Mrs. Schmidt was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Washington and enjoyed quilting, ceramics, traveling, and square dancing. She painted a ceramic nativity scene for each grandchild, made a quilt for each grandchild's wedding, and made a blanket for each grandchild. She is survived by four sons Gerald (Elaine) Schmidt of Port Washington, Ralph Schmidt of West Milwaukee, Kenneth (Sue Kenealy) Schmidt of Milwaukee and Christopher (Marla) Schmidt of Goodyear, AZ, 12 grandchildren, her daughter in law Karen Schmidt of Wheeling, IL, 13 great grandchildren, her sister Lillian Neunfeldt of Grafton, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son Richard and 12 brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 24, 4:30 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Port Washington, with Father Tom Lijewski officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In state at the CHURCH Tuesday from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Hope House of Milwaukee, 209 W. Orchard St., Milwaukee, 53204. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.
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