Doris M. Schmitt, 92, Jasper

Doris M. Schmitt, 92, of Jasper, passed away at 10:50 p.m. surrounded by family on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Legacy Living in Jasper.

Doris was born in Ferdinand on May 11, 1931, to Edwin and Viola (Wilmes) Bartley. 

She married Robert L. Schmitt on August 2, 1951, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2013.

She was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, and the St. Ann’s Society.

She was an avid quilter, seamstress, and gardener.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving are four daughters, Linda (Mike) Vogler of Celestine, Diane (John) Beiter of Nashville, Tenn., Lisa (Kevin) Arvesen of Jasper, and Gail (Russ) Mehringer of Jasper; two sons, Stanley (Sandy) Schmitt of Jasper and Tom (Debbie) Schmitt of Oakland Township, Mich.; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Two sisters, Valada Klem and Jeannie Schroeder, and one brother, Larry Bartley, preceded her in death, in addition to her husband.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Doris M. Schmitt will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with entombment to follow in the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper.

On Tuesday, a visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass time.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper or Heart-to-Heart Hospice.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.