Gloria Schmidt

Gloria J. Schmidt September 21, 1934-March 28, 2015 Mrs. Gloria J. Schmidt, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday March 28, 2015 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in La Porte, Indiana. She was born September 21, 1934 in, Michigan City, IN, the daughter of Fredrick "Fritz" W. Krause and Esther J. (Schaefer) Krause. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Gloria loved to bake birthday cakes and cooking for her family, make ceramics, crafts, and she was a wonderful homemaker. She loved traveling with her husband. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. On October 20, 1956, in Sawyer, MI, she married Dean Schmidt who survives. They were married for 58 years. She is also survived by her two sons, Stephen (Sarah) Schmidt of Huntsville, AL, Ricky Schmidt of La Porte, IN; two daughters, Brenda Robbins of Greenfield, IN, Cheryl (Ronald) Wilson of South Bend, IN; sister, Sharon (Richard) Barnes of La Porte, IN; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, and only brother, Eugene Krause. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Tuesday, March 31, 2015, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and at Trinity Lutheran Church Wednesday April 1, 2015 from 10:00 am until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wednesday April 1, 2015 at 11:00 am with Dr. Joseph Loftis officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church 907 Michigan Ave. LaPorte, IN 46350. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gloria J. Schmidt please visit our Sympathy Store.