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Ludmila Schmitt Obituary
DR. LUDMILA (nee Kapschutschenko), July 14, 2009, suddenly at the age of 63. Beloved wife of John Bruce Schmitt. Professor of foreign languages at Rider University and former chair of the foreign languages department. Dr. Schmitt was born in Regensburg, Germany and emigrated to Argentina with her parents in 1949. She was educated in Argentina and moved to Philadelphia in 1963. She attended Temple University, earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in Spanish. She then attended Univ. of PA where she earned her Ph.D. in Latin-American literature.
Dr. Schmitt began her teaching career as a graduate student at Temple University and at U. of P. Her first teaching job was at Vassar College where she later would become chair of the foreign languages department; she left Vassar to teach at Lafayette University before returning to Vassar. She joined the faculty at Rider University in 1983. While at Rider, she was the author of hundreds of papers on the Spanish language and Latin-American literature. She was the author of a book 'El Laberinto en la Narrativa Hispanoamericana Contemporanea', published in 1981. Ludmila received several grants during the course of her career to support her writing on the Hispanic literature of exile and on the Latino culture and writers in the United States.
She and her husband were married in 1987 and reside in Lawrenceville. In the 1990's, she stepped down from her position of department chair to care for her parents. At Rider University, she participated at an exhibit of her late father's works sponsored by the Slavic Club. Entitled " Life's Journey Through Sculpture", the exhibit showcased the works of Petro Kapschutschenko, internationally known artist, who had received various honors from the President of Ukraine, Victor Yushchenko, for his contributions to international sculpture.
Her viewing will be held Saturday at 9 A.M. at St. Andrew's Memorial Church, 298 Main St., S. Boundbrook, NJ 08880. Requiem Services 11 AM. Int. St. Andrew's Ukr. Orth. Cem.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Walter Eliason
July 25, 2009
Dear John Bruce, I am deeply moved by Ludmilla's passing and my heart speaks out to you at this time of great grief.
With much affection, Walter Eliason
Frank Klock
July 18, 2009
Dear John Bruce----------
Here is a Memorial Poem for Ludmila and you:
I HANG MY SORROW IN THE AIR
FROM A ROPE OF CLOUD;
UPSIDE DOWN IT SWINGS THERE
WHILE I CRY ALOUD.
I KICK THE EARTH WITH TOE-NAILED FOOT
THE SKY-GOD BARES HIS TEETH;
MY SORROW DREAMS LIKE A TRAILING ROOT
IN THE WISSAHICKON CREEK UNDERNEATH.
ROCKS ARE HURLED ABOUT MY EAR,
THE STORM RIPS AT THE TREE;
MY SORROW'S TOSSED ON THE POINT OF A SPEAR,
BUT LIKE SWEET LUDMILA
IT STILL GOES FREE.
May the Light of the Living Christ shine forever in
Ludmila's Spirit
And in your loving heart.
Deepest Sympathies,
Your friend,
Frank Klock
Frank Chiantese
July 18, 2009
Dear Bruce,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear wife. I won't be able to attend at St. Andrew's Memorial Church but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With sincere deepest sympathy.
Frank Chiantese
Dr. Debra Fonseca
July 18, 2009
Dear Bruce and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Ludmila's passing. Ludmila was a beautiful, caring, intelligent and wonderful person. She will be missed.
My and my family's condolences and prayers are with you. We pray that God will comfort you through these trying days.
With deepest sympathy,
Dr. Debra Fonseca
Bernard McKernan
July 17, 2009
John Bruce Schmitt,
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your wife. May God take her in & embrace her for all eternity while awaiting your reunion.
Your comments, quips & insights are warmly welcomed by all who tune into the Germantown site. Please keep posting as you are very important to the posters who think highly of you.
Sincerely
Bernard Francis McKernan East Gtn, N. Catholic 1958.
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