November 25th, 1935 ~ April 19th, 2025
From Lindstrom, previously Inver Grove Heights, MN
Irene passed away peacefully at the rightful old age of 89 at Parmly on the Lakes nursing home in Chisago City, MN.
She is survived by her children Terry, Tom (Julie), Tammi, Tim (Therese), Tony (Jen), 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister Myrtle Schmitz, cousins, in-laws, many nieces and nephews. She was a nurse for 45 years which was her trademark of being the consummate nurturer. Her hobbies included faith, family, dancing, playing cards, baking, making wedding cakes. In her later years, listening to old time music (KDHL radio), watching game shows, playing solitaire and continued her strong faith.
Irene grew up in rural Dundas, MN and attended Bethlehem Academy (class of ’53). After graduating, she attended nursing school at St. Kates. She met Harley and they did a lot of ballroom dancing together. Irene and Harley married in June of ’57 and eventually settled in Inver Grove Heights and raised a family. They resided in IGH for 46 years. In 2008, they moved to a quiet retirement community in Lindstrom, MN.
Irene was preceded in death by husband Harley, her brothers Ken Schmitz & Paul Schmitz and sister Marcella Burke.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am Monday, April 28th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation will be held from 2 – 6 pm Sunday, April 27th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights. Also 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Thank you to the Parmly care providers during Irene’s stay and especially during her final weeks. Also, a wonderful thank you to St. Croix Hospice for their support during her final days.