Rose Schmidt

Rose Mary Schmidt, 53, Spencer, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Unfortunately, the past two years she had been battling cancer.

Rose was born May 30, 1969, in Marshfield, to Richard and Christine (Jacobs) Pongratz. She attended Granton High School and later worked for Clearwaters Hotel and Nasonville Dairy, finishing her career on her family’s hobby farm.

On July 29, 1989, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bruce Schmidt. She was always known to be upbeat, dedicated and determined. With her presence, there was always laughter. She knew how to turn any gloomy day into a brighter day.

Rose enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed planting flowers, mowing the lawn, helping raise beef cattle and caring for other animals on their hobby farm; but, most of all, she loved being a mom and grandma, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce; their children, Joshua Schmidt and Bobbi (Adam) Anderson; and their grandchildren, Allie and AJ Anderson. She is further survived by her siblings, Louis (Mercil), Barbara (Mike), Gerald (Samantha), William (Amy), Linda and Charles; her mother-in-law, Betty Schmidt, eleven brothers- and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Christine Pongratz; brother, Richard Pongratz Jr; father-in-law, Bernard Schmidt; brother-in-law, Barry; and sister-in-law, Bonnie.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 27, 2023, at their family residence. Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS.

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