Midge Ebben

Midge Ebben passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2025, surrounded by family.

Midge was born November 27,1927, and loved by her adoptive parents in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She attended Sts. Peter and Paul grade school and graduated from St. Joseph Academy with the class of 1945. Shortly after, she married Richard Schmitz and together they raised a family of six children, making their home in Allouez.

Midge lived an adventurous life across many states that includes far too many stories to share. Her vibrant personality, endless energy and infectious laugh was magnetic. Whether you were looking to play a game, share a round of golf, or enjoy a meal she meticulously prepared, fun was certain to be had. She gave her time and talents to many organizations over her 97 years including, but not nearly limited to, Service League of Green Bay, Green Bay West Rotary Club, Resurrection Catholic Parish, numerous bridge groups, her stock club, Neighborly Dance Club, Green Bay and Oneida Country Clubs. She traveled extensively across the globe, enjoying the finer things life had to offer for many years, including taking photos for the NFL and golfing, with husband, James Pressentin, who preceded her in death in May 2000. Midge married Bob Ebben in December 2002 and shared her later years in his company in both Wisconsin and Florida until his passing in 2022.

Family was central to Midge. She worked very hard to be present for as many events as she was able in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She prided herself on attending her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s graduations and weddings, along with birthdays, sporting events and anything else that came up. More recently, she thoroughly enjoyed the boat cruises up and down the Fox River with her children as they slowly moved back to the area.

Midge is survived by her six children, Jeannie (Gary, deceased) Poehls, DePere, Julie (Gary) Albers, DePere, Peter (Carol) Schmitz, DePere, Paul Schmitz, Boca Raton, Fl., Jenny (Bill Novak) Buckles, DePere, Janet King, DePere. She is further survived by 18 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren; Amy (Mike) Rader and their children Michael, Matthew, Molly, Maxwell, and Andrew; Karl Poehls; Brian (Tracy) Albers and their daughter, Rhiane; Gregory (Amanda) Albers and their children, Maya, Leah, Cara and Jonah; Andrew (Robin) Albers and their daughters Paislee and Tinslee; Eric (Lauren) Schmitz and their daughter Elizabeth; Christine Schmitz and her son JJ; Jennifer (Zachary) Morris; Sara Schmitz; Christopher (Ashleigh) Peruzzi and their children Davalynn, Ace, Jaxson, Braxton, Bronx, and Maddox; Melissa (Shawn) Porta and her children Max and Aubrey; Michelle Peruzzi; Sean (Elise) Peruzzi and their children Bryce, Emma Grace, Atticus, Gabriel, and Waylon; Tyler (Sheyanne) King and his daughter Charlotte and Rhodes; Derrick Landry; Thomas “TJ” Buckles and his son Thomas; Matthew (Danielle) Buckles and his children Kylee and Jaxson; Megan Buckles; Whitney Buckles.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, from 9:30-10:45am at Resurrection Catholic Church, Allouez. The funeral will follow at 11:00am, with Fr. Tom Reynebeau officiating.

The family wishes to thank the many people involved in the care of Midge over the past few years, including Bellin Wound Care, Peighton Milton, Laura Lyerly, Charlie Schott and many of her friends and neighbors who helped out as her mobility decreased.