Carol Rose Schmitz

Carol Rose Schmitz

Born to eternal life on March 9, 2023, at the age of 95. A mass of Christian burial to celebrate Carol’s life will be held on Friday, March 17, at 12 Noon, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church (1619 Washington Street), Grafton, Wisconsin. Visitation at the church will proceed Mass from 10:30-11:45 AM. Father Nick Baumgardner will be officiating the Mass. A private burial will take place on Friday, March 17 at 2:30 PM at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Grafton, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Ellen’s Home or the charity of your choice are appreciated. For online condolences, please visit www.muellerfuneralhome.com.

Carol was born on December 25, 1927, in Belgium, Wisconsin, to Leo and Esther Croatt. She had four siblings. In 1952 Carol married Henry Schmitz at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake Church, Wisconsin. Their marriage was blessed with four children.

Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker and childcare provider. Carol was a woman of deep faith and devoted to God. She prayed the rosary often and while at Ellen’s Home frequently assisted in leading the weekly rosary group. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, preparing food for family gatherings, playing games and cards, and watching sports. She enjoyed flowers, birds and music. Babies and dogs would make Carol’s face light up with joy. Carol always saw the good in people.

She was a caring and generous woman to her family, friends and community. She was satisfied with the many simple blessings in life. Carol will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. A special thanks to the staff at Ellen’s Home in Port Washington for the love and care they provided Carol.

Carol is survived by her children, Nancy (Eugene) Chin and Lori (Rick) Rathke, grandchildren: Jeffery (Alexa) Schmitz, Brian (Laura) and Lisa Chin, Eric Schmitz, Kaily and Michael Rathke; great-grandchild, Skyler Schmitz and daughter-in-law, Sharon Schmitz. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Schmitz, sons, Paul and Pete Schmitz, daughter-in-law, Deb Schmitz and granddaughter, Crystal Schmitz.