Shirley J. Schmitt

Shirley J. Schmitt, 80, formerly of Greenleaf, beloved bride of John F. Schmitt, passed away Thursday, November 08, 2012 after a long illness. She was born June 23, 1932 in Chesterton, IN, and was the only child to the late Alex and Sophia (Bishop) Pall. Shirley married John F. Schmitt on June 5, 1954, and together had six children. She was Librarian at the Wrightstown Library for 25 years and taught knitting and crocheting to the Greenleaf 4-H in her home and was a judge at numerous county fairs. She enjoyed traveling, reading and gardening. Survivors include her husband, John; five children and their spouses: Carolyn (Steve) Nackers, Little Chute; Kathy (Dick) Luther, Sister Bay; Lisa (Roger) Blankenheim, Hoffmann Estates, IL; Mike (Maria) Schmitt, Hollandtown; Julie (Scott) Kendall, The Woodlands, TX; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Susan (Michael) Cohen, Madison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, J. David Schmitt. Family and friends may call Monday, November 12, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Clare Parish-St. Mary site, Greenleaf, with Fr. Robert Kabat officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Greenleaf. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Leah Nitke, Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Angel’s on Arcadian, and Heartland Hospice.