Betty Jean Schmidt, 85, Jasper
Betty Jean Schmidt, 85, of Jasper, passed away at 9:09 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper.
Betty was born in Jasper on June 3, 1934, to Walter and Ella Mae (Frank) Henke. She married John Fredrick Schmidt on September 15, 1956, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper.
In her early years, Betty was a stay at home mother and then a nurse’s aid. She later became a secretary for Mauck Supply for 26 years. She was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, the Lady Sodality and the home economics club through the 4-H. She enjoyed her family and supporting her children and grandchildren through their sporting events. She enjoyed playing Blitz and Yahtzee.
She is survived by her husband, John Schmidt of Jasper; two daughters, Debbie Berger of Jasper and Denise (Ray) McCrary of Payson, Az.; one son, Greg (Sue) Schmidt of Jasper; six grandchildren, Nichole (Josh) Peter, Adam Schmidt, Lauren (Luke) Keller, Jessica (Jason) Cava, Stuart Berger, Jason Gress; eight great-grandchildren, Jude, Roman, Vivian and August Peter, Noel and Maren Keller, Mason and Easton Cava.
Preceding her in death was one son Gary Schmidt and one brother Don Henke.
Private funeral services will be held at Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home in Jasper, Indiana, with burial at Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to Precious Blood Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Sympathy cards may be mailed to her husband, John Schmidt at Legacy Living in Jasper, IN.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
I really loved being around Betty and her family, she was the sweetest person, she will be truly missed, my condolences to the schmidt family.
With deepest sympathy to the Schmidt family. It seems just yesterday we embraced and celebrated the life of my friend, your son, brother, and uncle Gary. The shared memories and laughter will not be forgotten. Warmly remembered, may Betty Rest In Peace. – Gina Rendel