Maureen R. Schmidt

Maureen R Schmidt, age 83, of Woodruff, WI, passed away on December 3, 2014, at Seasons of Life Hospice House. Maureen was born on January 17, 1931, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the daughter of Morris and Helen (Evenson) Moriarity. Maureen lived in Woodruff, Wisconsin, and attended Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Grade School and High School. She also attended one year at University of Wisconsin-Madison. On June 10, 1951, Maureen married Donald C Schmidt and they lived in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, and later in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Maureen's parents opened The Chief Store in Woodruff in 1938, and over the years, while raising 3 children, Maureen assisted in the store. Don and Maureen took over The Chief when Maureen's mother retired in 1971 and in 1979 they also acquired Lakeland Variety in Minocqua. Don and Maureen retired in 1996 and The Chief was closed and Lakeland Variety is still in the family, owned by their daughter. Maureen was a very active member of the United Methodist Church of the Pines in Minocqua and found so much pleasure with the activities of the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed her family and friends, passing on the family stories and events, meeting new people while running the stores, RVing with Don while exploring many sites of the United States, and in more recent years volunteering at the Minocqua Museum sharing her knowledge of the area. She delighted in her favorite pastime of knitting and her little dog Daisy. Maureen's dear sister Zoe Boulton of Indianapolis, Indiana, also passed away on December 3, 2014. Always close, they have made their journey to heaven together. Maureen is also preceded in death by her younger brother Morris Jr in 2004 and her grandson Eric in 2001. Maureen Schmidt is survived by her husband Donald Schmidt and three children, Jennifer Green of Woodruff, Scott (Loranne) Schmidt of Minocqua, and Karen (James) Springer of Arbor Vitae. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren Jeffrey, Heather, Jessica, Lea, and Kerry and 3 great-grandchildren Trevor, Lexi, and Allison. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the United Methodist Church of the Pines in Minocqua, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations made in her name to the United Methodist Church of the Pines

Maureen R. Schmidt

January 17, 1931 - December 3, 2014