Schmitz, Ella Mae (1918 – 2008)

SCHMITZ, SCHOMERS, SCOTT, CLAY, WAGEMAN, HEESE

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/7/2013 at 18:31:39

Name of deceased: Ella Mae Schmitz (nee Schomers)

Aged: 90 yrs, 4 mo, 17 days

Residence: Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, IA

Born: May 9, 1918, on her parents’ farm outside of Westphalia, IA

Died: Sep. 26, 2008, Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, Sep. 29, 2008, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, IA; Rev. John Dorton officiated. Burial was at St. Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, IA.

Survived by: Children: Jane (spouse, Howard) Scott of Yutan, NE, Robert Schmitz (spouse, Julie) of Harlan, IA, James Schmitz of Westphalia, IA, Joyce (spouse, Terry) Clay of Harlan, IA, Ralph Schmitz (spouse, Janet) of Polk City, IA, and Gary Schmitz (spouse, Jeanie) of Missouri Valley, IA; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Verena Schomers of Westphalia, IA; brother-in-law, John Wageman of Earling, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Matt and Margaret (nee Heese) Schomers; husband of 51 years, Roman (deceased Oct. 14, 1997); brothers, Francis, Cyril, Alfonse; sister, Margaret Wageman

Education: graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School, Westphalia, IA

Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, IA; they were active members of the church and community.

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Roman John Schmitz; May 14, 1946; St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, IA

Employment: Ella Mae and Roman worked on the family farm outside of Westphalia, IA for over 30 years. Retired from farming in 1979, and moved to Harlan, IA.

Hobbies/Interests: enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends. She looked forward to family gatherings and had numerous photo albums of her loved ones. She also kept an ongoing journal of her thoughts and activities.

Sources: ancestry.com; pauleyjones.com