Lois May Schmidt (Berholtz), 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Shawano Lake. She was born March 24, 1927, in Appleton, the daughter of the late John and Tina Berholtz. Lois married Earl J. Schmidt on Oct. 12, 1946, in Appleton. She loved to fish on Shawano Lake. She also loved to bowl for many years in Appleton and in Shawano. She enjoyed her home on the lake since retiring in 1984. Lois is survived by her four children: Steve (Pat), of Hazelhurst, Marty, of Dale, Lori (Jim Anthony), of New London, and Dave, of Shawano; four grandchildren, Greg (Dawn), of Green Bay, Tony (Nici), of Arbor Vitae, Matt and Joe, of Gilbert, Ariz.; and two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Addison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, in 2007; a daughter-in-law, Sue, in 2008; two brothers and six sisters. A private family memorial pontoon boat ride on Shawano Lake will be held in August when the family can all be together in her memory. Thanks for being a special Mom. We will always love you. Hope you are out golfing with Dad.
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