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Doris Schmidt Obituary

Schmidt, Doris Lee fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Sunday, February 2, 2014. Doris was the dedicated organist and choir director at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Carondelet for more than 40 years, grade school music teacher and a faithful member of the continuing St. Boniface group. Dear daughter of the late Frank G. Rawlings and Laura (nee Simms) Rawlings. Born January 21, 1919 in Fairfield, Illinois. Dear wife of the late Edward L. Schmidt. Dear sister of the late Roberta Mehrhoff. Survived by son Edward R. Schmidt, daughter Laura J. Sadowski and daughter Lelia M. (Michael) McAdams. Beloved grandmother of nine wonderful grandchildren: Edward J. (Kathie Denick) Schmidt, the late Laura Lee Schmidt, Jym Schmidt, Ted Schmidt, Mary (Michael) Navarrete, Joseph (Aida Mendoza) Sadowski, Margaret (Eric) Syverson, Renee J. (James) Lewis, and Michael J. (Jill) McAdams III; and great-grandmother (Gigi) to David, Alexandra, Charlie, Colin, Tomas, Simeon and Caleb. Loved by all who knew her, Doris will be truly missed by family, friends and neighbors. She would smile if you plant flowers in your yard or at your church in her memory. Services: Funeral at 10:00am on Monday, February 10 at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation at HOFFMEISTER SOUTH, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road on Sunday, February 9 from 4 - 8pm. Donations in Doris's honor may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2014.

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Tricia Ruelas

February 10, 2014

I will always remember Mrs. Schmidt. She taught my class music from 1972 to 1981. She was a good lady and a wonderful music teachers. Many good memories of her. My heart goes out to the Schmidt family.

Jo Ann Shipp

February 10, 2014

Doris was always a lovely, gentle person. Never a bad word or gossip came out of her mouth. All of my boys went to St. Boniface and she was their music teacher. What a lovely lady. I'm sure she's playing the organ in heaven. May God rest her gentle soul.

Elaine Henkenius-Pontious

February 9, 2014

So many memories of piano lessons at Mrs. Schmidt's house, singing in the choir and eventually sharing some organist duties with her at St. Boniface. A truly lovely lady with a generous heart and ready smile. Nothing but happy memories of her. My sincere sympathy to her children.

Janet Reinhold - Van

February 7, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Schmidt family and friends. Living in the St Boniface Parish for most of her life and teaching all of the children music and piano lessons, playing the organ, what an amazing lady she was. Your mother has touched so many people in her life time, more than you know. She always remembered who you were anytime you see her, always talking to you. She will be greatly missed. Prayers and thoughts. Fly high Ms. Schmidt.

Juanita Franco

February 7, 2014

You were a beautiful person and a great neighbor and I'll miss you. You always took pride in your yard and you did an amazing job. May you rest in peace. Amen.

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