Armella Elizabeth Reininger

Female 1921 - 2012  (91 years)


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  • Name Armella Elizabeth Reininger 
    Born 07 Apr 1921  New Holstein, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 30 Apr 2012  Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I288544  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 5 Jan 2013 

    Father Albert Reininger,   b. 01 Jan 1894, Chilton, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jun 1969, Townsend, Oconto Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Anna Schwabenlander,   b. 19 Mar 1899, Town of Woodville, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Dec 1969  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 25 May 1919  St John, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F103640  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Arthur W Schmidt,   b. 14 Dec 1918, Sherwood, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 07 Mar 2000, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 31 Oct 1942  Greenleaf, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Dennis Schmidt,   b. 08 Feb 1944, Greenleaf, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Apr 2015  (Age 71 years)
     2. Judith A Schmidt,   b. 04 Sep 1945, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Aug 2019, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     3. Steven H Schmidt,   b. 02 Jan 1959, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 04 May 2013  (Age 54 years)
     4. Dee Schmidt
     5. Illomay Schmidt
     6. David Schmidt
     7. Wendy Schmidt
     8. Patricia Schmidt
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F113058  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Armella "Toots" Schmidt, 91, Green Bay, died Monday morning, April 30, 2012, at a local care facility. Born on April 7, 1921, in New Holstein, she is the first born child of the late Albert and Anna (Schwabenlender) Reininger. Armella married Arthur W. Schmidt on October 31, 1942, at St. Mary's Church in Greenleaf. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2000. She was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Church. For Armella, her family and her faith were her life. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Over the years, Armella also found time to serve as a church and community volunteer. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of music, reading, cooking, and crocheting.

      She is survived by nine children and their spouses, Dennis (RoseMarie) Schmidt of Green Bay, Judy (Tom) Kunesh of Stangelville, Delores Krouth of Green Bay, Illomay (Dennis) Laack of Plymouth, David A. Schmidt of Green Bay, Wendy Janosik of Lake Mills, Patricia (Ed) Delwiche of Oneida, Stuart (Cathy) Schmidt of Green Bay, and Steven (Patti) Schmidt of Green Bay; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Serena "Peggy" (Wally) Dzurick of Porterfield and Robert (Helen) Reininger of Rice Lake; sisters-in-law, Margie Reininger of Townsend, Jean Schmidt of Sherwood, Elaine (Warren) Giese of Sauk City, and Jill Schmidt of Colorado; Goddaughter, Joanie Sweere of Colorado. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

      Armella was further preceded in death by three sisters and their spouses, Mary Ann "Sissy" (Milton) Kasal, Rita (Berthold) Buboltz, and Rosella "Sally" (Francis) Noskey; one brother, Cyril Reininger; other sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

      Visitation at MALCORE (East) Funeral Home, University Avenue at Baird Street, Friday, May 4, 2012, from 9am until the time of the funeral. Funeral Mass 11 am, Friday at Saints Peter and Paul Church, with Rev. Anthony V. Cirignani, OFM officiating. Entombment in the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to send an online condolence to the family.



      Armella's family extends a special thank you to Dr. Mark Villwock and his nursing staff, Unity Hospice, valued staff of Tender Hearts Assisted Living, and dedicated friend, Irena Walters.




      Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from May 1 to May 2, 2012