Schmitz, Harry H.

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Immigration:
Unknown

Harry married Schampers, Gertrude 27 Oct 1914. Gertrude (daughter of Schampers, Jan Mathijs "Mathew" and Rutten, Johanna Anna Katherina) was born 8 Jul 1895, West De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Nov 1966, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marion married Counihan, Merlin Aft 1936. Merlin (son of Counihan, Raymond and Baeten, Anna) was born 22 Jan 1912, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Jun 1978, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Rentmeister, Gladys Aft 1936. Gladys (daughter of Rentmeester, Alphonse Mathias and Smits, Antionette "Nettie") was born 7 Mar 1918; died 13 Mar 1989. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 18 Mar 2016; Green Bay Press Gazette

Notes:

Obituary:
Angeline Cecelia Janz, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Friday March 18, 2016 at 11:43PM with her family by her side. Angeline was born April 9, 1920 in De Pere to the late Harry and Gertrude Schmitz. On May 18, 1938, she was united in marriage to the late John T. Janz at St. Boniface Catholic Church, De Pere. John and Angeline celebrated 66 years of happy marriage before John's death in September of 2004.
While a member of Immaculate Conception Parish of Oneida, she was president of the Altar Society, an active member of the church choir and was involved with many other parish activities. After 40 years of farming, they owned and operated The Log Cabin Furniture Store for 20 years in Oneida. After moving to Green Bay, they assisted with managing the Raven Crest Apartments which Angeline continued to do until her death. When John and Angeline became members of Nativity of Our Lord, Angeline joined and became an active member of the Ladies Guild. Praying the rosary was an important part of her daily devotions.
Angeline was an avid golfer and bowler. She loved birds, playing her organ and mandolin. One of her favorite card games was Sheepshead. She was known for her many creative talents including her beautiful crafts and lovely needle work and baking.
Survivors include her five children, Caroline Janz, Green Bay; Mary (Mike) Stepanski, Suamico; Bart (Sandy) Janz, Colorado; Carl Janz, Oregon and Debbie (David) Robbins, De Pere; Son-in-Law, Harlan Herrmann, Two Rivers; Mary Janz, Daughter-in-Law, De Pere; her much loved seventeen grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, special godchildren Dorothy Leipens and Dennis Schmitz and many other nieces and nephews. Angeline was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents, two daughters: Angeline Herrmann and Laverne Janz and one son, John Janz Jr; two brothers and Sister-in-laws, Alfred and Leonora Schmitz and Henry and Glady Schmitz, a sister, Cecelia Schmitz; a sister and brother-in-law, Marion and Merlin Counihan, two grandchildren, Brenda Herrmann and Jeremy Janz; grandparents and numerous other relatives.
Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street De Pere from after 4:00PM on Tuesday March 22, 2016. The evening will come to a close with a parish prayer service at 7:30PM. Visitation will continue after 9:30AM Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church until time of services. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM with Fr. John H. Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.
Thank You to Woodside Lutheran Nursing Home- Therapy Unit, and Unity Hospice.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from Mar. 21 to Mar. 23, 2016

Angeline married Janz, John 18 May 1938, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of Janz, Bart and Schiebler, Lena) was born 17 Sep 1911, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Sep 2004, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]