Judith Schmidt

Judith (Schlies) Schmidt, 77, Green Bay, passed away September 2, 2015 after a battle with ovarian cancer. Born on January 3, 1938, in Ashland, she is the daughter of the late John and Josephine Schlies. Judy worked as an x-ray technician for eleven years in Ashland, Milwaukee, and Green Bay. She met the love of her life on February 14, 1969, and they were married on November 8, 1969 in Green Bay. Judy was a very proud homemaker raising three children, Greg, Vicki, and Sarah. As her children grew, she was able to return to the work place as a sales associate at Kohl’s Department store for eighteen years. Judy had a quest for knowledge and loved taking courses at UWGB, as well as reading, poetry, the arts, knitting and traveling. Her most memorable trip was to the Grand Teton Mountains. Judy was a devout Catholic and a lifetime member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.

She is survived by her husband of forty-five years, Jim; three children, Greg (Amy) Schmidt, Vicki (Eric) Walcha, and Sarah Schmidt; one precious grandchild, Derika Schmidt; nieces and nephews in Ashland and many other relatives and friends.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Billy and John; two sisters, Doris and Mary.

Visitation at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 2771 Oakwood Dr., Thursday September 10, from 9 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 AM with the Rev. Paul E. DeMuth officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund or the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition with a goal to raise awareness and find a cure.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Green Bay Oncology, especially Dr. Jules Blank and Nicole Spaeth MSN, FNP-C. We thank Unity Hospice for their care and support, as well as many close family, friends, and neighbors-especially Ken and Renee Ellis.