Obituary for Jeanette S. Schmitz
November 22, 1928 – April 23, 1988
Jeanette S. Schmitz (née Thiesen), 94, passed away at St. Monica’s Senior Living on Friday, July 14, 2023.
Jeanette was born in Belgium, Wis. on Nov. 22, 1928, to Frank and Lena (née Klas) Theisen. She married Marvin Schmitz in Random Lake in 1949. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1988.
Jeanette was employed at AC Spark Plug up until her retirement.
She is survived by her son, James (Gail) Schmitz; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Doris Theisen. Jeanette is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and her special friend, Charlie.
She was preceded in death by her sons Richard, Michael and William; granddaughter, Susan Schmitz; and four brothers.
Services
According to Jeanette’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and private family services were held.
Obituary and photo courtesy of Purath-Strand Funeral Home.
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