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Obituary for Doris Schmit
Doris E. Schmit (Kottke), 84, of Oconto, went to her rest on Monday, October 15, 2007, to await the coming of her Lord and Savior. Doris was born March 19, 1923 in Oconto to the late Elmer and Elsie (Zeroth) Whiting. She married Arthur Kottke on August 16, 1943. He preceded her in death on October 31, 1974. She then married Eugene Schmit on January 6, 1984. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1998. Doris worked at Kriewaldt Glove as an Inspector for many years. She loved gardening. Doris was a member of Seventh Day Adventist, Lena. Doris is survived by a daughter Susanne (Glenn) Johnson, Oconto; a son Edward Kottke, Green Bay; three step-daughters Joanne Dufek, Oconto; Patricia (Lloyd) Heier, Oconto; Pamela (Reuben) Meisner, Oconto; four step-sons Richard Schmit, Cottage Grove, OR; Robert Schmit, Wausau; William Schmit, Oconto; Thomas (Rhonda) Schmit, Eden; three sisters-in-law Ordella Whiting, Oconto; Ursella Whiting, Oconto; Margaret Bero, Marinette; three grandchildren Jennifer (Brian) Baker, Benjamin Johnson, Abigail Johnson, a step granddaughter Carrie Mier, six great grandchildren and a very special friend Arthur LeMay. She is preceded in death by a son Gary Kottke, four brothers Harold, Lionel, William, and Allen Whiting. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 4 to 8 PM Thursday, October 18, 2007, and again on Friday, October 19 from 10 to 11 AM. Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Juan Sorto officiating. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery. On line condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
Visitation: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 217 Congress St. on October 18, 2007 (map/driving directions) 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 217 Congress St. on October 19, 2007 (map/driving directions)
Service: 11:00 AM at 217 Congress St. on October 19, 2007 (map/driving directions)
