Cheryl Schmidt
Cheryl A. Schmidt (Phillips), age 79, passed away July 5, 2023 surrounded by family. Her memorial service was held Monday, July 17 at The Gathering Place in Onalaska, WI.
Cheryl was born May 30, 1944, grew up in Lynxville, WI and went to Seneca High School. There she met John Schmidt. They married June 6, 1962 and lived on the farm in Seneca, WI. They moved to Mount Sterling, WI, De Soto, WI, Stoddard, WI and settled in Holmen, WI.
Cheryl worked many years in food service, in restaurants in Lansing, then moved on to dietary and housekeeping at Hillview Healthcare Center in La Crosse, WI, where she retired. In her jobs, she made many friends and built several special friendships with her co-workers.
Cheryl and John found great joy in their pet kitties, who they took care of like family. She was a lifelong lover of landscaping and decorating, and of backyard birds and squirrels, whom she fed well and even fed by hand.
She made countless hand crocheted items for her family and friends; tablecloths, afghans, decor, doilies, baby blankets and newborn hats, and shared her creations with her loved ones. Cheryl was an incredible cook and loved making and sharing her banana bread and cookies with family, friends and neighbors. Her homemade potato soup, boiled dinner, chicken and “klubb” and homemade dressing were second to none, and she loved preparing Thanksgiving dinner.
Cheryl is survived by her husband, John Schmidt of Holmen, WI; her son, Scott (Joan) Schmidt of Holmen, WI and Waukon; her son, Terry (Tammy) Schmidt of Holmen, WI; her daughter, Susan Schmidt of La Crosse, WI; her grandchildren, Carrie (Wesam) Khouj of Tampa, FL, James (Ella) Schmidt of La Crosse, WI, Emily (Shane Steinhoff) of Sparta, WI, Morgan Schmidt of La Crosse, WI, Luanne and Rogie Glenna of La Crosse, WI; and Jordan and Jesse Aylsworth; and her great grandchildren, Hamza, Rose, Thorin, Roman, Atticus, Bennett, Asher and Evelynn. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Gail (Metcalf) Schmidt.
Coulee Region Cremation Group assisted the family. Condolences may be mailed to John Schmidt at #83 Janet Lane, Holmen, WI 54636.
