Schmitz, Norma A.
Norma A.
Schmitz, 80, of Allen Street, Random Lake, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 5,
2011 at Columbia St. Mary�s Hospital-Ozaukee Campus in Mequon.
She was born in Belgium, WI on November 30, 1930 to Peter and Rose Schueller Tackes. She grew up on the family farm, graduated from Port Washington High School and worked as a secretary at the Ozaukee County Courthouse. On July 12, 1952 she married Francis P. �Cisco� Schmitz of the Town of Fredonia at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Dacada. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2009.
As their
family grew, they made their home in Random Lake, moving there in the late
1950�s. Her husband operated Schmitz Construction and Norma was the
bookkeeper. Her dedication to family and attention to detail did not stop
when the children were grown as she continued to share of herself throughout the
years. She had been involved with
St. Mary Catholic School and Random Lake High School lunch program and Phillip
Sales of Belgium. She shared her
passion of reading with many at the Lakeview Library of Random Lake.
She enjoyed playing Scrabble, puzzles, crocheting and embroidery.
Many received handmade gifts given with love.
She is
survived by her children C.J. Schmitz of Milwaukee, Frank (Terri) Schmitz of
White Bird, ID, Ann (Dan) Wilson of Slinger, Jeffrey (Tammy) Schmitz of Random
Lake, LaVonne (Ron) Ellenbecker of Slinger and Timothy (Karen) Schmitz of Random
Lake; fourteen grandchildren Angela, Sara, Melissa, Kurt, Eric, Mark, Dustin,
Jeremy, Kyle, Amanda, Jessica, Michael, Nathan and Tyler; seven
great-grandchildren Ethan, Trey, Samantha, Kyndall, Melanie, Haley and Kayden;
her sister Patricia (William) Burris of Belgium; other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, son Michael and her beloved
canine Katie just two weeks ago.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM
Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Our Lady of the Lakes-St. Mary Chapel, 230 Butler
Street, Random Lake.
Reverend Richard Cerpich will be the celebrant.
Interment in St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Dacada.
Visitation will be from 9-11AM Saturday AT CHURCH.
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