So sorry for your loss. I remember Aunt Ronnie was always happy. Never saw her without a smile on her face. She always made us feel so welcome when we would come visit. Such a beautiful women!
Hold on to your memories they will always be there as will Aunt Ronnies spirit. I’m sure all the family is celebrating in Heaven. What a party that must be!!! God Bless all of you as you go through this rough bump in the road. Love and Prayers…💙🙏🏻💙
Veronia "Ronnie" Schmit
January 11, 1920 – April 8, 2017
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Veronia “Ronnie” Schmit, age 97, of St. Cloud who passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud. Reverend David Grundman will officiate. Burial will take place at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Veronia was born on January 11, 1920 in Barney, North Dakota to Herman and Katherine (Krump) Heitkamp. She married Edward Schmit on January 6, 1947 in Mantador, North Dakota. Veronia and her husband owned, operated and worked very hard at Ed Schmit Card Company. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the Waite Park American Legion Auxiliary Unit #428.
Veronia enjoyed card games, crossword puzzles, oil painting, quilting, knitting, sewing, cracking jokes, storytelling, bookkeeping, reading, and much more. She was never bored and always enjoyed a cup of coffee. Veronia loved wearing red. She especially treasured time spent with her family.
She is survived by her children, Karen (Mark) Happe of St. Cloud, Karel (Mike) Helgeson of Sartell, Greg (Debbie) Schmit of Vadnais Heights, Bette (Nick Musaschio) Schmit of St. Paul; grandchildren, Lauren, Caralyn, Maggie, Paul, Erik, Natalie, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Ana, Nicolette; great-grandchildren, Rae, Sam, James, Ryan, Eli, Mabel, Ira, and many nieces and nephews.
Veronia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward; daughter, Mary; sisters and brothers, Leona Cox, Ed, Lawrence, Alvina Schlough, Helen King, twin Velaria Kath, and Adolph.
A Special Thank You to all the Staff at St. Benedict’s Senior Community and St. Croix Hospice for the loving care given Veronia.
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Heart felt condolences on the loss of Greg’s mom. As the Greeks say…May her memory be eternal.
I had to share this with you. At my wedding Aunt Ronnie, Uncle Eddie and Valaria were there. Uncle Eddie wasn’t feeling the best so they decided to go home early. Aunt Ronnie and Valaria came up to me and told me about Uncle Eddie. Aunt Ronnie said, “But before we leave i want you to do me a favor. Can you tell me which one of us is your godmother?” It took me a bit cause I didn’t want to pick the wrong one…so I asked them to smile and then I knew which one was Aunt Ronnie. Yes i picked the correct one. I will never forget how relieved I was that I chose correctly. We all laughed and Aunt Ronnie was happy that I could tell them apart. Annie
Thank you so much for letting me know of your mom’s passing. The thing that I remember most about Aunt Ronnie was her laugh. She was also so genuinely happy when our family came to visit. Losing your mother will leave a big hole but know that she is being cradled by the Lord! I am so sorry for your loss.
Aunt Ronnie was a firecracker….always had a big smile, a hearty laugh, and a tight hug & smooch!
God’s peace and comfort to my cousins and everyone who loved her. Rest in Paradise Ronnie!
So very sad to hear the news of Aunt Ronnie. I enjoyed some very nice visits with her when we would stop through on our way home from the Cities. I know she will be missed by many who loved her. May God gently hold her in His loving arms. Her suffering is over. God Bless her family as you go through this difficult time. No one can replace a Mother.
Auntie Veronia, she always grabbed ya and gave ya a big hug and kiss. Thanks Auntie Veronia.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful lady . May all of you find comfort in your memories of her. May God grant her eternal rest. Judy
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Ronnie’s passing. May perpetual light shine upon her. may her angels guide her safely back to her Father and Uncle Eddie and family. Sending hugs and prayers to all the cousins. Love Annie
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Veronia “Ronnie” Schmit, age 97, of St. Cloud who passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud. Reverend David Grundman will officiate. Burial will take place at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.