Patricia Schmitz

The Mass celebrating the life of Patricia A. Schmitz, of Wadena, will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, July 26, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena, with Father Rick Aubol as celebrant. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Johnson-Schuller Chapel in Wadena with a Rosary at 6:00 and Prayers at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at the church on Saturday July 26 from 9:30a.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial will be next to her husband in Calvary Cemetery, Wadena, MN. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You are invited to watch the service via live-stream by going to Schuller Family Funeral Homes' Facebook Page or YouTube Page ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the age of 91, Pat passed away on July 21, 2025, at Fair Oaks Lodge, Wadena, MN, with care provided by the staff and HIA (formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley). Patricia Ann Endres was born to Alphonse and Serena (Greiner) Endres on August 31, 1933, in Luxemburg, IA. She attended St. John the Baptist School in Bluffton, MN through the eighth grade. On June 12, 1951, Patricia married Nicholas “Nick” Schmitz, Jr, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. They made their home east of Wadena and raised their family of seven children. Pat’s days were filled with the many tasks of caring for the family and helping on their farm. She was a talented embroiderer and loved her flower gardens. She was as a waitress at the Uptown Café and the Pine Cove Inn and worked at Ben Franklin. She was a long-time member of the Auxiliary and faithful church member. She very much enjoyed helping people at the hospital as a pink lady. She and Nick shared a love for square dancing and ballroom dancing. Preceding Pat in death was her husband of 74 years, Nick (7-12-2025); parents, Alphonse and Serena; siblings: Vernon Endres and Duane Endres. Parents-in-law, Nicholas Sr., and Lucille (Reiger) Schmitz; along with a host of extended family, neighbors, and friends. Loving memories will remain in the hearts of Pat’s children: Mark (Barb) Schmitz of Caledonia, WI, Ann Martodam of Waite Park, Kenneth Schmitz of Osakis, Dianne McMullen of Brainerd, Linda (Jerry Jr.) Wozniak of Little Falls, Lucy (Luke) Christiansen of Brainerd, Jean (Charles) Gammon of Clear Lake; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; siblings: Doris Geber, Judy Chastanet, Sheila Endres, Merlin (Shirley) Endres, Dean (Cheri) Endres; sister-in-law, Laurie Endres; along with a host of extended family, neighbors and friends. Pallbearers will be Chad Schmitz, Albert Schmitz, Greg Martodam, Christopher Schmitz, David Schmitz, Steven McMullen, Ryan Wozniak, Dilan Christiansen and Kreston Gammon.

Patricia Schmitz

August 31, 1933 - July 21, 2025