Mary Schmitt

Mary Robertson Schmitt, 76, of La Crosse, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on November 23, 1938 in La Crosse to Robert and Emma (Nelson) Robertson. After graduating from Logan High School and WTC she worked as a secretary in various places including Gundersen Clinic, several law firms and finally, for 20 years, at UW-L until her retirement. She married Michael J. Schmitt on October 3, 1987.
She is survived by her husband Mike, a great niece Hayley Doyle of La Crosse, a sister-in-law Mary Beth Schmitt of Madison along with several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother David, a niece Kristine, her mother-in-law Doris Schmitt and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1201 Avon St., La Crosse. Pastor David Leistekow will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 11:30 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or UW- La Crosse. The Schumacher – Kish Funeral & Cremation Services, La Crosse Chapel is assisting the family.