Jean "Bretl" Schmitz's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2019 in Maplewood, Wisconsin

Jean "Bretl" Schmitz

March 28, 1927 - September 30, 2019 (92 years old)

Maplewood, Wisconsin

Jean "Bretl" Schmitz's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2019 in Maplewood, Wisconsin

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forbes Funeral Home and Cremation

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Jean "Bretl" Schmitz

March 28, 1927 - September 30, 2019 (92 years old)

Maplewood, Wisconsin

Jean Schmitz Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jean Schmitz (Maplewood, Wisconsin), who passed away on September 30, 2019, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jean Schmitz or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Klaubauf and Pauline Klaubauf (Blonde); her spouse Francis Bretl; her grandsons, Jonathan Schmitz and Ryan LeFevre; her great grandchildren, Riley Charles and Natalie Bretl; and her siblings, Walter Klaubauf (Marguerite), Edward Klaubauf (Leatrice), Richard Klaubauf (Elaine) and Marion Gosser (Edward).

She is survived by: her children, Jane Charles (Green Bay), Mary Penovich (Sturgeon Bay), Barbara LeFevre (Dennis), Robert Bretl (Diana) of Portland, OR, Patricia Vetter (Thomas), Marie Paschke (Sturgeon Bay) and John Schmitz (Susan); and her parents-in-law, Joyce Klaubauf, Don Cole, David, Susan Bretl and Mark Zettel. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 32 great-granchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forbes Funeral Home and Cremation



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7491 Co Rd H, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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Mary Catholic Church
7491 Co Rd H, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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