Evelyn J. Schmidt

Evelyn J. Schmidt, 87, died Saturday, March 11, 2023 under the care of Interim Hospice at Point Manor, Stevens Point.

She was born October 18, 1935 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, daughter of the late Evan and Clara (Dieken) Mierkey.

Survivors include her sons, Robert and Kenneth (Bonnie) Tautges; siblings, Mardella Tautges, Edith Schoelzel and Evan Jr. “Bill” (Lisa) Mierkey, many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Mierkey and a sister, Carol Schrieber.

Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens.  Burial will be in the Colby Memorial Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the Athens funeral home.