Ruby J.

Schmidt

Ruby J. Schmidt, Watertown, formerly of Lake Mills, died on her 88th birthday, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at her residence at Park Ridge.


She was the only daughter born to Oscar "Clarence" and Evelyn (Schultz) Scheel.


She married Milton A. Schmidt of Lake Mills on Sept. 18, 1948. He died on December 7, 2010.


Ruby was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1947.


She and Milton owned and operated Lakeland Mobile Home Park in Lake Mills from 1953 to 1960, from 1960-1964 they moved to Arizona, they returned to area in 1964 and opened Camp Rubidell (currently River Bend) from 1964-1973. They moved to California for over a year and then returned to Lake Mills from 1977-1985. From 1985-2000, they lived in Arkansas before moving to Waupun from 2000-2007. In 2007, they moved to Marquardt Village in Watertown.


She was a member of the Lake Mills American Legion Post #67 womens' auxiliary.


Ruby enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking, sewing, doing crafts, and gardening.


Survivors include her children, John (Lynn) of Des Moines, IA, Vickie Schmidt of Lake Mills, Daniel of Lake Mills; seven grandsons, Jacob (Talia Zavoral) Bare, James (Jasmine), Richard (Amanda), and Michael Schmidt, Andrew (Tara), Robert (Jenny), and Eric Schmidt; four great-grandchildren, Amber, Kaci, Anna, Maximilian; one brother, LeRoy (Sheila Haberman) Scheel; one sister-in-law, Sandy Scheel; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.


Also preceding in death was an infant son, Scott and one brother, LaVerne Scheel.


Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 21 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills with Rev. Connie Mundt officiating.


Friends may call after 10 a.m. at the funeral home until the time of services.


Milton and Ruby will be buried together in Rock Lake Cemetery in Lake Mills with military graveside honors being performed for Milton.


If desired, memorials may be made to the Marquardt Foundation.

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