Virginia E Schmitt

Virginia E Schmitt

October 15, 1934 - September 10, 2025

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FITCHBURG - Virginia Ellen Schmitt was born October 15, 1934, in Aberdeen, S.D. She died on September 10, 2025, at the age of 90, in Fitchburg, Wis.


Virginia taught in Catholic elementary schools for 51 years, five as a principal. After that, she served as the resident manager of the Academy Apartments in Sinsinawa, Wis. for eight years.


Virginia was the tenth child of Anton and Katharine Schmitt. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Katharine Schmitt; brothers, John, Joseph and Eugene Schmitt; and sisters, Angela Bolan, Vera Grapp, Helen Babcock, Marie Schmitt, Rosemary Flint, Joanne Armstrong, and Chantelle Schmitt.  Virginia is survived by her sisters, Alice Schmitt of W. St. Paul, Minn., and Sylvia Smith of Pipestone, Minn.; and brother, Anthony Schmitt of Green River, Wyo. Other survivors consist of numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison, at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Burial will take place at St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday.


Memorials may be made to St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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A Memorial Tree was planted for Virginia Ellen Schmitt
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Fitchburg
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Fran Tierney
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Oh, Virginia, friend and colleague, enjoy your eternal reward which you so justly deserve. Rest in peace, our friend. Sr. Hedwig & Fran Tierney
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The Saint John School Waunakee community
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Prayers of peace to the Schmitt family for the loss of Virginia. She touched a lot of hearts at Saint John School, and we are praying for her soul.
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chuck smith
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I have very fond memories of Jeannie. She was always laughing and smiling and so much fun to be around. I remember she could touch her tongue to her nose too!
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Hy Miller
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Sincere Sympathy to the family of Virginia. We had just connected since her last birthday! Peace and Love! Hy and Jim Miller
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Katherine Goldade
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To all of Virginia's family, know that you all have my deepest condolences at the loss of your wonderful sister. I knew Virginia for many years, meeting her for the first time when she was assigned to the school at a parish in Janesville. I met her because my Dad wanted to see his cousin whom he had not seen in many years. My Dad, Eugene Goldade (AKA Gene, but known to most friends and family as YATCH). We visited her one Sunday in the school because we were not allowed inside the convent. Over the years, the family stayed in contact. After we helped her move from the eastside of Madison to Verona when she taught at St. John's, Virginia and I started to be in contact more. We exchange Christmas cards and letters for years, as well seeing each other at Goldade family gatherings. After her 8 years working at Sinsunawa when she moved back to the Madison area, I found out she live less than 2 miles from me, so our contact increased, regular phone calls, I would visit her when time permitted, and I started picking her up for family events at my parents. Dad was always happy to see her, and she enjoyed getting away. I will really miss her. I did not get to know too many of the immediate family as we moved to Wisconsin when I was 3, but we visited regularly to Aberdeen, and I did get to know some. Of course, Aunt Kate, your Mom, my Grandma's sister. Then Rosie and her husband Wally, Marie, and maybe Vera. Sorry I was unable to attend her services. I just had back surgery and was not able to handle getting around that day. I would have love to met more of Virginia's family. Actually part of my family too. We will all miss this wonderful individual. 💔

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