Beatrice E. Schmidt 'Bea'

Beatrice E. “Bea” Schmidt (nee Wagner) of Grafton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Aurora Medical Center Grafton at the age of 82. Bea was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 28, 1930 the daughter of the late Andrew and Esther (nee Borchert) Wagner. Bea was united in marriage to Ramon “Bud” Schmidt on July 28, 1951 at Memorial Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. Bea was a foster mother for 98 young children spanning over 20 years. Bea also worked at Lauer’s True Value in Grafton for many years. Bea enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening and especially baking. For over 20 years the family did not have to buy a loaf of bread. Bea also volunteered at St. Paul Lutheran School in Grafton and St. John Lutheran School in Random Lake. Bea is survived by her husband Ramon “Bud” Schmidt of Grafton; children: David (Doris) Schmidt of Grafton, Daniel (Donna) Schmidt of Flippin, AR and Diane (Andy) Schumann of Fredonia; Loving Nana of Jennifer (Marcus) Walser, Jason Schmidt, Erin Schmidt, Melissa Schumann, Katherine Schmidt, Tim Schumann, Michelle Schumann and Robert Schumann; Loving great Nana Bea of Madeline Schmidt and Maylin Walser; Brother: Eugene (Dejon) Wagner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bea was preceded in death by a grandson Matthew Schumann and a brother Matthew Fredrich. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 – 4:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, WI. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Interment will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Grafton. Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church and School or Wisconsin Lutheran Child and Family Services appreciated. Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.muellerfuneralhome.com Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church and School or Wisconsin Lutheran Child and Family Services appreciated.