Barr Memorial Chapel obituary - Sandra "Sandi" Schmidt, 68, of Donnellson

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Sandra “Sandi” Schmidt, 68 years, of Donnellson, Iowa died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Fort Madison Community Hospital, Fort Madison, Iowa. She was born November 23, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky, a daughter of Franklin and Alma Jean (Hoffman) Scruggs. She first married Stanley Witek Sr. They later divorced. She then married Michael “Mike” Schmidt on May 7, 1985 in Illinois.

Sandi was a bookkeeper most of her life. In the past she enjoyed cross-stitch, needle point, quilting and gardening. Her family was most important to her and she loved cooking and gathering the family with a big meal, traveling and reading.

She is survived by her husband, Michael “Mike” Schmidt of Donnellson; four children: Stanley Witek Jr of Donnellson; Jason (Brenda) Schmidt of Salem, Iowa; Andrea (T.J.) Froehlke of Montgomery, Illinois; and Thomas Scruggs of Louisville; five sisters: Marcella (Dan) Buchanan of Lousiville; Linda Scruggs of Carmel, Indiana; Ruth Ann Scuggs of Stockbridge, Georgia; Pam Stutz of Massapequa, New York; and Patty Alvey of Louisville; five grandchildren: Channing, Brian, Sarah, Collin, and Grace; several nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Lorene Rowland.

Her family will greet friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison. A Memorial Service will follow and begin at 2:00 pm Saturday afternoon at the funeral home, with Pastor Mark Baker officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Kentucky. A memorial has been established for the Rheumatology Research Foundation. Contributions may be left at the Barr Memorial Chapel. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.barrmemorialchapel.com.

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