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Carol “Joan” Schmidt

Carol “Joan” Schmidt, 89, passed away 6:45AM, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her residence.

Born in 1933, in Newman, IL, she was the daughter of Waldo J. “Jeep” and Lucille “Cele” (Bender) Myers.

She co-owned and operated Schmidt’s Christmas Tree Farm in Landenberg, PA since 1970.

She married Ellis August Schmidt who preceded her in death on May 26, 2022.

Surviving are a son, Erich (Allison) Schmidt of Landenberg, PA; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a brother, Douglas (Carolyn) Myers of Montrose, CO; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Bailey of Independence, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and daughter, Lisa Schmidt.

Funeral Services

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday March 17, 2023 at Grace Lutheran Church, 2033 Graves Road, Hockessin, DE.

Graveside service will be conducted at 11:00AM, Saturday, March 18 at St. John United Church of Christ Cemetery in Midway, IL
Marks Mortuary in Wood River is in charge of arrangements, 618-254-5544.

Condolences

    Barbara &Bill Monaghan lit a candle and writes,
    We are very sorry to hear about Joan Schmidt she was a very nice person. And will be very much missed.
    03/17/2023 09:43 pm

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