Lora Dean Schmitt

Lora Dean Schmitt, 56, of Mount Vernon, Indiana, passed away August 11, 2021 at her home. She was born November 4, 1964 in Evansville, Indiana to James and Mary Ann (Osban) Schmitt.
"Lori" was a 1983 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. She had worked at Whirlpool until the shutdown, and was most recently employed by the Mount Vernon School District as a custodian at the Junior High.
Lori was best known for her tenacity and self-sacrificing work ethic. She was patriotic, plain-spoken, generous, courageous, unassuming, loyal, conservative, strong-minded, hard-headed, and fiercely independent. She loved her crafts, critters, and country. She was an excellent cook and holiday baker whose pecan tarts were famous across two time zones. She hunted squirrels, elk, mushrooms, and bargains, and was a pretty fair bluegill fisherman and gardener.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her brothers, James "Rob" Schmitt and Jon "Rick" Schmitt; sister, Holly Kaffenberger; former husband and friend, Tim Gipe; aunt, Dorothy Garrett; aunt and uncle, John "Buzzy" and Sue Osban; a niece, nephews, and several cousins.
Private services will be held.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Posey Humane Society.
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