By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Friday, August 6, 2021

    10:30 am to 12:30 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

  • Service

    Friday, August 6, 2021

    12:30 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Julie L. Schmidt, 86, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Chestnut Rehab & Nursing, St. Louis, MO.

    She was born December 19, 1934, to Lester and Elizabeth (nee Kuczka) Votrain in Breese, IL.  She married Jerome “Satch” Schmidt on May 8,1954 at St. Anthony Church, in Beckemeyer, IL.

    Julie grew up in Beckemeyer and moved with her family to Lebanon as a teenager.  She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL, and taught Sunday School there for many years.  Julie worked as a bus driver for Vandalia Bus Lines until 1984, and then at Bohannon Nursing Home in Medical Records for 18-20 years, until her retirement.

    As a bus driver, Julie was involved with all the school extra-curricular activities and going to team events.  She enjoyed shopping and buying shoes with her sister Dorothy.  Julie loved spending time in the pool, enjoyed BBQ’s and spending time with her family meant the world to her.  Every year she traveled with Satch’s WWII group to various reunions.  After Satch’s passing, Julie moved to Camdenton, MO and lived there for 15 years.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Elizabeth Votrain; husband, Jerome "Satch" Schmidt; son, John Schmidt; siblings, Bradley Votrain and Joanne Streif; sisters-in-law, June Ellen Schmidt, Lyla Jean Wilhelm.

    Julie is survived by her children, Karen Schmidt, Evans, CO, Janine (John) Kennedy, New Athens, IL, Kirk (Linda) Schmidt, Lebanon, IL; significant other, Ron Larson; grandchildren, Conner Schmidt, Christian Schmidt, Christopher Johnson, Catie Johnson; son-in-law, Al Johnson; siblings, Dorothy (Larry) Baum, Kenneth Votrain; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

    Memorials may be made to Crossroads Hospice, St. Louis, MO.

    Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

    Funeral Service:  Friday, August 6, 2021, 12:30 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

    Clergy: Pastor Don Wagner, St. Paul UCC, Lebanon, IL

    Interment:  College Hill Cemetery

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

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3 Condolences
 
  1. Diane and Bill Prather / August 3, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    Enjoy all your wonderful memories of Julie She was wonderful person.

  2. Kathy Guerra / August 3, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    Janine and Kirk, I just heard about your mom yesterday. I’m so sorry. Losing your mom is unbelievably hard. I’m here for both of you if you just need to talk or anything else. I know it doesn’t seem like it now but it really does get a little easier over time. Sending both of you love and healing thoughts. Love you both, Kathy.

  3. Heather Abner / August 20, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    Just saw this! So sorry for your loss! This picture is exactly how I remember your mom. Spunky! Your family will be in our prayers.

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