Mary M. Schmitt

Mary Schmitt, 73, died Sunday, December 10, 2023 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s .

She was born October 11, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Gerald and Mary (LeSage) Mueller.  On April 3, 1971 she married Thomas “Tom” Schmitt at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau.

Mary enjoyed bowling, camping, trips to the casino, traveling and wintering in Texas.  Above all she loved spending time with her grandchildren especially baking cookies around Christmas time.

Survivors include her husband, Tom; son, Brad (Sara) Schmitt; daughter, Sara (Paul) Block; grandchildren, Brandis, Benjamin and Brantley Schmitt, Ashley and Mitchell Block; one great-grandson due in February; siblings, Gerald Jr. (Darlene) Mueller, Michael (Angie) Mueller, Karen (Wendi) Mueller and Susan (Ron) Kurth.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild.  Rev. Eric Mashak will preside.  Entombment will be in Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service all at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild.

The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Sylvan Crossing and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for their kind, compassionate care given to Mary and her family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com