Sharon L. Schmidt

February 23, 1954 - November 20, 2022

St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam

300 West St.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Friday 12/2, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam

300 West St.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Friday 12/2, 11:30 am

Sharon L. Schmidt, 68, of Burnett passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau.

Sharon was born on February 23, 1954 in Chincoteague, VA to Richard and Marilyn (Marohl) Nelson. She was raised by her parents Gerald and Marilyn Koontz. Sharon was a 1972 graduate of Colby High School and received her associates’ degree at MATC. She was married to Gary Schmidt on May 8, 1982 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in North Burnett. Sharon was a member of St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam.

Sharon loved decorating cakes and was truly a cake artist. She was an animal lover. Sharon loved horses and enjoyed showing them. She was a past member of the WI Quarter Horse Association and past member of the Dodge County Horse Association. Sharon enjoyed both deer hunting and fishing.

Sharon is survived by her husband Gary of Burnett; her children: Kerry (Steven) Westra of DeForest, Bethany Schmidt of Madison, and Derek Schmidt of Beaver Dam; grandchildren: Brandon, Austin, and Amber; brothers: Richard Nelson, Robert (Tammy) Koontz, James Koontz, and Kevin (Heather) Koontz; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father Gerald Koontz; and father-in-law and mother-in-law: Raymond and Violet Schmidt.

A memorial gathering will be held at St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Seth Dorn will officiate.

Sharon L. Schmidt, 68, of Burnett passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau. Sharon was born on February 23, 1954 in Chincoteague, VA to Richard and Marilyn (Marohl) Nelson. She was raised by her parents Gerald and Marilyn Koontz. Sharon was a 1972 graduateContinue Reading

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My deepest condolences to Gary and her family. Sharon was a joy to know. Always had a smile. Her family was her everything and talked about you often. She is deeply missed.

Sharon Schmidt will remain in our hearts forever.

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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

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Florist’s Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Sharon Schmidt by Jerry & Mary Ann Westra, Randy & Jo Westra, Pam & Bill Loose. Send Flowers

Gary and Family, sorry for the loss of loved one. She was a awesome and a cheerful lady.

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Sorry for your loss, sharon was a beautiful lady and always with a smile she had a heart of gold, will be dearly missed!

My sincerest condolences. A sweet, kind and loving lady now officially has her wings. God bless you all with strength and love.

Derek, Thinking of you and your family during this time. We miss you. Deepest sympathies. XOXO

Florist’s Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Sharon Schmidt by Ashley, Kelly, Tara, Terri, and Jen. Send Flowers

My condolences to you Gary and to your family

Gary, I am so very sorry for your loss and everyone's loss. What a blessing to know she is in God's loving arms. May you also feel his comfort. 🌹

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