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Irene Leona Schmidt, the daughter of Carl C. and Mattie (Rasmussen) Johnson, was born December 16, 1921, at her parent’s home in rural Carroll County, Iowa and died September 15, 2017, at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa at the age of 95 years, 8 months, and 29 days.

Irene was baptized and confirmed. She attended rural school then graduated from the Exira High School with the Class of 1939. She studied at Dana College and graduated with a teaching degree. Irene then taught country school for one year.

On June 2, 1944, she was united in marriage to Victor Harold Schmidt at the Exira Lutheran Church in Exira, Iowa. They were blessed with three children Wendell, Lynnette and Jerry. Irene and Victor purchased a farm adjacent to the Schmidt family farm where they grew row crops and raised livestock. Irene was a stay at home mom for their three children. In 1976, she became a certified nurse’s aide and was employed at the Friendship Home in Audubon for many years. They resided on the farm until 1990 when they retired and moved into Audubon. Victor died on November 23, 1991. Irene lived at home until she moved to the Heritage House in 2014.

Irene was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church west of Audubon. She was passionate about service to her church. She was a Sunday school superintendent for many years, held various positions on Women of the Church committees, and was always ready to spearhead a cause for those in need. Irene loved to make quilts for the Lutheran World Relief and for the Okoboji Bible Camp. Caring and Sharing in Audubon was also dear to her heart.

Irene was a sports fan. She was especially an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and spent many hours listening to their games. Irene will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and devotion to God, family, and friends.

Preceding her in death was her husband Victor H. Schmidt; her daughter-in-law Pat Schmidt; her parents; her sister Helen Elaine and husband Thayer Smith; her brother-in-law Les Welna; and her special friend Robert Boldt.

Survivors include her children Wendell Schmidt, Lynnette and husband Mike, and Jerry and wife Ruth Schmidt; her grandchildren David and wife Kathy, Michelle, Erik, and Karin and husband Bjorn; her two great granddaughters Michaela and Addison; her sister Ruby; and her brother Frank and wife Norma; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

The family of Irene Schmidt appreciates the many expressions of sympathy and concern. Everyone is invited to meet with the family in the church fellowship room following the committal service. In Loving Memory of Irene L. Schmidt Born December 16, 1921 Rural Carroll County, Iowa; Died September 15, 2017 Atlantic, Iowa. Services Held Monday, September 18, 2017, 11:00 A.M. Ebenezer Lutheran Church, West of Audobon, Iowa. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Kelley Pedersen. Organist: Dian Kleckner Congregational Hymns “Amazing Grace”, “Our Father Has Light in His Window”, “Jesus Loves Me”, “Lift High the Cross”

Honorary Casket Bearers: Gary Welna, Steve Johnson, Greg Johnson, Everett Petersen, Norlan Rasmussen, Dalton Christensen

Casket Bearers: David Spetman, Erik Schmidt, Bjorn Broman, Ron St. Peter, Rod Hansen, Roger Randeris

Interment: Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery, West of Audobon, Iowa

~~~Funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~~

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