Ruth P. Schmitz Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth P. Schmitz of Kearney, Nebraska, born in Deer Park, Washington, who passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn 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, Rev. Frank Workentine and Hazel Workentine; her husband Raymond John Schmitz; her son Glen Schmitz; and her sister Grace Thorson.
She is survived by: her children, Keli Viereck (Dave Naehring) of Houston, TX and John Schmuser of West Fargo, ND; her granddaughters, Amanda Viereck and Nicollet Schmuser; and her siblings, Olive (Billie Cochran) and John Workentine (Rebecca). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to the University of Nebraska Foundation to the Glen Schmitz Family Scholarship Fund.
