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Muriel Schmidt Obituary
She was formerly of Oradell, NJ, and moved to Princeton in 1946. In 1985, she retired after 23 years from Princeton University in the Office of the Treasurer. She was a member of American Women Volunteers Service (AWVS) during WWII, the Nassau Street PTA Board Committee for the building of Witherspoon Street School and the Mother's Association of the American Boy Choir School. She served on the Executive Committee of the Princeton Business and Professional Women's Association and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Muriel and her husband were founding members of All Saints' Church where she served on the Flower Guild.
Predeceased by her parents John Abbott and Gertrude (Volk) Worthley and husband Robert Christie Schmidt Sr., she is survived by her sons Robert Christie Schmidt Jr. and his wife Rosa, and Gregory Karl Schmidt and his wife Peggy; three grandchildren, Tracy, Chris III, and Karl; two great-grandchildren: and many extended family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 1-3pm at All Saints' Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 with a service at 3pm. Burial will follow in Trinity-All Saints' Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.
Memorial donations may be made to All Saints' Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Janice Mooney
December 11, 2025
All my love Greg and Chris and families, loved your Mom, Janice Mooney
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