Barbara Jean Schmitz

1945 - 2016

Barbara Jean Schmitz

1945 - 2016

Barbara Schmitz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 6, 2016.
Schmitz, Barbara Jean Passed away on March 24, 2016 surrounded by her family at the age of 71. Born June 25, 1945 in Milwaukee to parents Simon and Antoinette Reck and welcomed by sisters Mary Ann-deceased (Raymond) Barnes and Romelle (Jim) Kirchner. Survived by her children; Tamara (Bud) Vanstone of Nashotah, WI, J.P. Schmitz of Austin, TX, and Ian (Jen) Schmitz of Boston, MA. Also surviving are her grandchildren Alexis Vanstone of Chicago, IL, Derek Vanstone of Madison, WI, Andrew and Rebecca Schmitz of Austin, TX. Graduated from Pius XI High School in 1963, attended nursing school at Mount Mary College and received her Masters of Nursing from Alverno College. She worked in the field of nursing where caring for others came very naturally for her. Barbara was a master seamstress, baker, and an avid gardener. Her wit and charm always found smiles and laughter wherever she went. Memorial Mass at 11 AM on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Carmelite Monastery, W267 N2517 Meadowbrook Road, Pewaukee. Visitation from 10:30 AM until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Women's Center, 505 N. East Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186

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Mary Gutman (Merkel)

December 27, 2016

To Barb's children and grandchildren, I graduated with your Mom from St. Mary's School of Nursing in 1967 and was at Pius with her, graduating a year later. We were good friends for so many years but distance separated us and I wondered often how she was doing. I loved her because she was such a good person, so much fun and a loyal friend. I just found out that she died this past year. She will remain in my prayers. You were blessed to have her as your mom.

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