Kathleen “Kathy” Schmidt, 71, of Waterford, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. Kathy was born Nov. 25, 1953 to the late Gordon and Marilee (Picard) Taylor in Racine. She spent much of her early childhood in Milwaukee before her family moved to Waterford in the late 1960’s. Kathy graduated from Waterford Union High School in 1972.
On Nov. 10, 1973, she married Ken Schmidt at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Waterford. Together, Kathy and Ken were proud members of the church. Kathy was a homemaker and held various part time jobs at local fast food restaurants. Some of her favorite jobs included working in the deli at Pick ‘N Save and former Burlington Sentry. In her free time, she could be found getting lost in a good book and embroidering items for loved ones. Above all things, Kathy adored time spent with family.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Ken; three children, Jeremy (Emily), Jonathan (Anna), and Timothy (Holly); eight grandchildren, James, Paige, Reagan, Wyatt, Alexander, Bryan, Leyna, and Keaton; brothers, Gordon and Terry (Sharon); and sister, Michelle (Charles) Stowell. Along with her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her step-father, Edwin Chaseo; and brothers, Michael and Jerry.
The Schmidt Family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the Aurora At Home Hospice Program, especially Janay, Elizabeth, and Renee.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Faith Community, 305 South 1st St., with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will immediately follow in St. Thomas Cemetery in Waterford.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home. For more information or online guestbook for Kathy please visit www.stencelfh.com.
