Patricia “Patsy” Sophia Schmid, 83, Linn, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Westphalia Hills, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Aug. 29, 1942, the eldest daughter of Vincent and Ellanora (Stegeman) Cassmeyer in Folk.
She was united in marriage to Donald “Donnie” Schmid on Nov. 28, 1963 in Folk.
Patricia, affectionately called “Patsy” by her father, raised five beautiful children and maintained a loving home while keeping Donnie’s shenanigans in check.
An avid reader, she also enjoyed daily walks, baking delicious pies and cookies, listening to country music, watching Cardinals baseball, talking on the phone, admiring her hummingbirds and playing cards with friends and family.
Patsy will be remembered for her sense of humor, infectious laugh, gentle touch, love of children, faith in God and steadfast devotion to the St. Louis Cardinals and her family. Her strength and perseverance were always evident, especially while battling Parkinson’s disease for her last 20 years.
She was preceded in death by parents, Vincent and Ellanora; brothers, Stanley, Ronald and Dennis Cassmeyer; daughter-in-law, Mary Carol (Rockers) Schmid; and granddaughter, Claire Weissenberger.
Patsy is survived by husband of 62 years, Donnie; children, Dennis Schmid of Jefferson City, Holly Squires and husband Mike of Marion, Texas, Robin Hoerchler and husband Ken of Jefferson City, Scott Schmid and wife Dina of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jamie Emery and husband Joel of St. Louis; grandchildren, Anna (Schmid) Prenger, Clarice Schmid, Eric and Samantha Squires, Erin, Jack, Emily and Joe Hoerchler, Eleanor, Amanda and Audrey Schmid and Eli, Benjamin and Nicholas Emery; great-grandson, Jon Chmilar-Squires; and sister, Shirley Strother and husband Henry of Centertown.
Mass of Christian Burial was on Monday, March 2, at St. George Church in Linn with Fr. Colin Franklin and Fr. Frederick Elskamp officiating. Interment was in the St. George Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, St. George Catholic Church or St. George School.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
