Elizabeth 'Betty' Schmid

Elizabeth Margaret Betty Schmid was born in Sleepy Eye to Alois and Anna (Steffen) Hentges on Oct. 6, 1917. Betty graduated as valedictorian from St. Mary's High School in 1935. She then took normal training and was a country school teacher for several years. Betty married Donald E. Schmid on June 17, 1941 and raised four children in Sleepy Eye. She lived most of her life in the shadows of St. Mary's steeples. In later years Don and Betty wintered in Lake Havasu and had many friends there. Betty is survived by her children Joann Seip, Donald Toby (Gwen) Schmid, Gloria Schmid, Michael (Karen) Schmid, 12 grandchildren and 18.5 great grandchildren. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings and in-laws - Stanley and Eileen Hentges, Lucille and Chuck O'Malley, Donna and Neil Schmelz and Jack Hentges, son-in-law Rollin Seip and nephew Jimmy O'Malley. Betty was a kind and good-hearted woman and an all around good sport. Socializing and games were part of her life as she was an excellent bridge player, enjoying Scrabble and crossword puzzles, was an avid if not especially good golfer and while she wasn't born with a black queen in each hand she became a good sheepshead player later in life. Her faith was central to her life as a life-long member of St. Mary's Church and as a strong supporter of its schools. She was a loving mother and homemaker who was an inspiration to her kids, was a great cook and enjoyed quilting and crafts. Later in life she was a dedicated caretaker for her blind husband. Betty was known for her wit and good humor. She said her best advice was to never pass up an opportunity to keep your mouth shut. Betty was genuinely interested in other people and their lives and families. She will be missed by all who knew her. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's School - Adopt a Student or Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, April 13, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Second Visitation 7:30 am - 9:00 am Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 9:30 am Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Divine Providence Community Chapel 700 3rd Ave. N.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery 720 3rd Ave. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085