Mary Schmid

Mary Schmid, 95, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at Assisi Village. Visitation will be Sunday August 17, 2025, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 4pm to 7pm with a prayer service at 6:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10am Monday August 18, 2025, also at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Reverend Brian Dellaert officiating. A Christian burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery will follow.
Mary Catherine Schwind was born August 2, 1930, in Davenport, Iowa, daughter of John W. Schwind, Jr. and Ann (McGovern) Schwind. Mary attended Villa de Chantal in Rock Island, IL from grade school through high school. She spent her first year of college at Marymount in Tarrytown, NY and then transferred to the University of Iowa where she graduated. She was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority while at the University of Iowa. Mary worked in Des Moines for the KCBC Radio Station before returning to Davenport where she worked as a secretary at the Chamber of Commerce and Executive Secretary for the Downtown Association.
In 1961, Mary married James "Jim" Schmid and moved to Dubuque where she lived until her passing. She and Jim spent 39 wonderful years together until his death in 2001. Mary and Jim were the proud parents of five children. In addition to devoting her life to her husband and children, Mary found time for recreation and volunteer work. She was an avid golfer, bridge player, and bowler, and was the ultimate card sender, known for her thoughtfulness in remembering birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Mary and Jim were a team, and she was very supportive of her husband's career and business endeavors, helping to build relationships with employees, customers, suppliers and hosting countless dinners at home.
Mary was an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Church, St. Joseph the Worker School Board, and Mercy Hospital Service Club. In more recent years, Mary enjoyed driving for DuRide until she was no longer able. Mary, along with her sister-in-law Janet Rhomberg, as well as the extended Schmid family, provided support which helped the Crescent Community Health Center become a reality. The Crescent Community Health Center has been a passion of Mary's since its inception.
Mary's strong faith led her to daily mass and the Power of Prayer. Her faith was an example to all who knew her, especially her children. In addition to her loving husband, Jim, she was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Gretchen Pollei, her parents, and her two siblings, John W. Schwind III and Suzanne "Sue" McCabe. She is survived by four children, Mike (Liz) Schmid, Karen Schmid, Julie Schmid, Peggy (Patrick) Dunham, son-in-law Scott Pollei, 10 grandchildren, one great- granddaughter and her sister-in-law Dorthy Schwind.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Crescent Community Health Center or the charity of your choice.