Elsie Mae Schmidt

Elsie Mae Schmidt was born on May 4, 1942, in Goessel, Kansas, to Philip D. and Edna (Unrau) Schmidt. She attended Green Valley Grade School for 8 years and graduated from Goessel High School in 1960. On June 9, 1957, upon her confession of faith, Elsie was baptized by Reverend Leo Miller and became a member of the Goessel Mennonite Church where she remained a faithful member. She served as a Childrens Sunday School teacher for many years as well as various other church duties. After High School graduation Elsie was employed at the Bethesda Hospital for two years. In 1962 she found the job that would be her life’s work, being secretary for the Goessel Elementary School. Elsie was affectionately called “Miss Elsie” by hundreds of kids over the next 31 years. She dearly loved every one of the Children. Elsie’s job included more than just being a secretary. She administrated medications, tended sick kids in the office area, was responsible for getting concessions ready for ball games and even scored the standardized tests that were given to grades 1, 2 and 3. Due to illness Elsie retired in1994. After retirement Elsie volunteered at various organizations including the Goessel Resource Library, Hesston Community Child Care and Marion County Home Care. She also served on the Goessel City Library Board and several terms on the Marion County Election Board. Elsie was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease at the age of 49. She entered Schowalter Villa in February of 2001 where she resided until her death on October 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant brothers. Elsie is survived by her sister Deloris (Donavon) Schmidt, Nephews Kim D. Schmidt, Greg (Lisa) Schmidt, Aubree & Malaina, Darren (Lisa) Schmidt, Mallory & Macy. Great Nieces Shannon (Steven) Hastings, Greyson & Deacon, Kelli (Jacob) Parks, Skyler & Bristol and Great Nephew Brandon Schmidt. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, October 7, 2017, at the Goessel Mennonite Church, Goessel, with inurnment at 10:00 am at the church cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to the Goessel Mennonite Church or Good Shepherd Hospice, both in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 96, Goessel, KS 67053.

Elsie Mae Schmidt

May 4, 1942 - October 1, 2017