Lois Schmitz Obituary
In loving memory of Lois Schmitz of Wauseon, Ohio, who departed this world on December 3, 2025 at the age of 93. Lois leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Hassen and Hilda Hassen (Meiring); her husband Leo "Sunny" Schmitz Jr.; her daughter Diane M. Laster; her brothers, Leo Hassen Jr., Raymond Hassen and William Hassen; her great grandchild Brody Miller; and her daughter-in-law Beth Schmitz.
She is survived by: her children, Jude Schmitz, Nancy Martinez Jr. (John O.), Ron Schmitz (Diane), Dan Schmitz, Scott Schmitz (Deb) and Randy Schmitz (Rae Lynn); her sisters, Marian Iott and Rose Bettinger; her son-in-law Hershel Laster; her grandchildren, J. D. Martinez, Michael Martinez (Tasha), Chasity Nofziger, Crystal O'Donnell, Andrea Panez-Schmitz (Cesar), Brianne Schmitz, Robert Schmitz, Matt Schmitz (Casey), Lindsay Miller (Jason), Jacob Schmitz (Missy), Kaylee Dotson and Heather Straka (Bill); and her close friend Laura Lou Lee.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Barnes Funeral Chapel (5825 OH-109, Delta, OH 43515). A vigil service will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 7:30 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Caspar Catholic Church (1205 N Shoop Ave, Wauseon, OH 43567). A burial will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at the St. Caspar Catholic Cemetery (1205 N Shoop Ave, Wauseon, OH 43567).
Donations: St. Caspar Catholic Church 1205 N. Shoop Ave, Wauseon OH 43567 Hospice of Northwest Ohio 30000 E. River Rd, Perrysburg OH 43551
