MARGARET SCHMEREIN

Mrs. John D. Schmerein, ("Tot" aka "Martot"), a lifelong resident of Neenah died at her home on January 8, 2015. Tot was born in Neenah on January 28, 1918 to George and Margaret (Sensenbrenner) Gilbert. She married John D. Schmerein on August 14, 1940, enjoying 66 years of marriage when he passed April 7, 2007. John and Tot were both graduates of Lawrence University, Appleton, WI. Tot was an avid golfer and bridge player, belonging to North Shore Golf Club, Ridgeway Golf Club and Innisbrook in Tarpon Springs, FL. Tot is survived by her children: John G. (Susan) Schmerein, Dallas, TX and Mame (Daniel) Heaney, Neenah; grandchildren: John Charles Schmerein, Kristina (Michael) Kinzley, all of Dallas, TX, and Patrick (Kate) Heaney, Middleton, WI; and great-grandchildren: Lachlan and Iona Heaney. A Funeral of Christian Celebration will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 320 Nicolet Blvd., Menasha. The Rev. Jim Hablewitz and Mary Krueger, Pastoral Leader will officiate. Family and friends may visit at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in St. Margaret's Cemetery, Neenah. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Valley VNA, St. Patrick's Church or the Neenah/Menasha YMCA would be appreciated. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful caregivers from the Valley VNA who have become "family".