Jo Ann Marie Schmidt

May 19, 1938 - May 25, 2016

Jo Ann Marie Schmidt age 78, of Glidden, died on Wednesday May 25, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 19, 1938 in Mellen, the daughter of John and Helen (Golmb) Polencheck. Her early life and schooling were in Mellen. On August 25, 1956 she married Wesley Schmidt in Mellen. The couple lived in Glidden where JoAnn was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, golf, playing Farkle, going to casinos, reading, gardening, and especially springtime and spending time with her family and friends. Her great-grandchildren always brightened her day. She is survived by: her husband Wesley of Glidden (4)children: Robin Schmidt of Sparta Scott (friend Susan) Schmidt of Rhinelander John (Linda) Schmidt of Glidden Jason Schmidt of Wascott (8)grandchildren, (6)great-grandchildren (2)sisters: Phyllis (Ray) Campy of Mellen Gloria (Al) Weis of Hayward and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Richard Polencheck. A memorial services will be held on Saturday June 4, 2016 at 10:00am from Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Glidden. Fr. Simon Reddy Boyapati will officiate. Interment will follow at Most Precious Blood Catholic Cemetery in Glidden. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:00am until the hour of the service.