Harriet Schmitz

Harriet Schmitz, age 103, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Countryside Inn in Rosholt, South Dakota

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Rev. Dan Gifford officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. Interment will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, rural Wheaton.

Marvyl Harriet Schmitz was born on May 2, 1921 in Pelican Rapids Minnesota. God received Harriet on February 22, 2025. Harriet was baptized and confirmed by Ringsaker Lutheran Church. After graduating from Pelican Rapids High School, she went on to Moorhead Teachers College. There she met her lifelong friend Marieta Maudal. Harriet taught elementary for 40 years in St Cloud, Fergus Falls and Wheaton, retiring in 1991. She was active in many clubs and activities, including Birthday Club, “Decade”, Ladies Circle, Bridge Club, and Retired Teachers.

Harriet and Arllis married on August 5, 1948. They enjoyed travel, and especially dances in Glenwood. 

Harriet is preceded in death by parents Melvin and Clara Axness; sister Aurlette Maattala; husband Arllis; and many lifelong friends. 

Harriet is survived by her children: Brenda (Richard) Rostamo; Marsha Smith; Stephen Schmitz; grandchildren: Thomas (Sandy) Rostamo; Tracy (Scott) Rostamo; Tanner Schmitz; and great-grandchildren: Lane and Marvyl Lamacraft.