Angela Mae Schmidt

Angela Mae (Rowe) Schmidt passed away in Topeka, Kansas, on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the age of 87.

Born on February 18, 1933 the daughter of Allen and Olive (Brown) Rowe, Angela grew up in St. Paul, Nebraska with her seven older siblings. She married Arthur John Schmidt on July 21st, 1951. After raising their children, Angela owned and operated Schmidt’s Liquor Store in North Lawrence and owned/operated Smitty’s Plumbing with her husband. She enjoyed playing bingo and watching the Jayhawks play basketball.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two infant sons, and grandson Kyle Schmidt. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen (Ken) Squires of Lawrence, son Thomas Schmidt of Topeka, and son Arthur John Schmidt, Jr. of Lawrence; grandchildren Andrea (Scott) Noltner, Timothy (Ashly) Squires, Shane (Heather) Schmidt; and several great grandchildren (Shelby Schmidt, Dominic Noltner, Kyla Schmidt, Terry Schmidt, and Everett Squires).

Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all people wear protective face masks and get their Covid-19 vaccines as soon as possible.

6 Condolences

  1. Orville and Mary Jane Church on January 22, 2021 at 11:20 pm

    Kathy and Ken,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and sympathy to the family.
    Orville and Mary Jane Church



  2. Theresa Everson on January 22, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    I Love all of u .My heart is hurting, she was a great sister-law. Jimmy , Cheryl and Joann. Would Thanks for being there Aunt .



  3. ELLEN SCHMIDT on January 23, 2021 at 11:51 am

    MY PRAYERS AND LOVING THOUHTS TO ANN’S FAMILY. I HOLD FOND MEMORIES FROM WAY BACK AS A YOUNG GIRL WHEN ANN WAS DATING ART UNTIL THE PRESENT. A LITTLE WOMAN WITH HUMOR, COURAGE AND DETERMINATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE . TO HER CHILDREN HOLD MOM NEXT TO YOUR HEART . KEEP HER MEMORIES WITHIN ALIVE. ALWAYS MY LOVE. AUNT ELLE



  4. Cheryl LaFrenz on January 23, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    Even though I haven’t seen Aunt Angie in awhile she will be missed. My condolences go out the family. May you be at peace. Love Cheryl



  5. Jill Baker, Cottonwood Inc. on January 24, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    I am very sorry for your family’s loss. While I didn’t know Mrs. Schmidt, I do know her son Arthur (John) Schmidt and he and you all are in my thoughts. I agree about wearing facemasks at all times and getting the Covid vaccine as soon as possible to prevent the most vulnerable among us from the struggles that Covid causes.



  6. Cindy Brun Wallace on January 25, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    Kathy, Tom and John, My heart is full of sadness for the loss of your Mom. Her and your Dad were such a big part of my life. Our families have shared so many memories and they were both there to hold me up in both my Mom and Dad’s last days. All of you will always, always be dear to my heart. My condolences and sympathy go out to you in this time of sorrow. R.I.P. Ann.



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