Mrs. Ardis Schmidt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ardis M. Schmidt, age 88, of Berlin, died very suddenly and unexpectedly on December 7, 2016 at her home. There she was greeted by her loving husband Arden, sons, Ray and Terry; her mother and father, sisters and brothers and the rest of her loving family that had gone on before her. Ardis was Born on September 13, 1928 in Auroraville, the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth (Gustke) Pick Sr., and raised in a family of four brothers and six sisters (We sure had some wonderful times). She attended Berlin High School. On September 21, 1946, she married Arden Schmidt at St. Mark’s Catholic Parish of Redgranite and shared many wonderful years of marriage until his passing on January 14, 1974. Ardis worked at Admanco of Ripon for 55 years, retiring at age 75. She lived for her family and would do anything for them. She was the kindest hearted person you would ever meet. She is survived by daughter, Mary (Gary) Streeter of Fall River; sisters, Irene Chase of Berlin, Judy Pick of Auroraville; sisters in law, Judy Pick of Oshkosh, Lucille Schmidt of Ogdensburg; grandson, Joseph (Erin) Streeter of Fall River; good neighbors and friends, Allan and Ellen Goldamer of Berlin, Shirley Polus of Princeton; numerous nieces, nephews and other friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arden; sons, Raymond Pick, Terry Pick; brothers and sisters, Fred Pick Jr. and his wife Gena, Dorothy Schmidt and her husband Edwin, Robert Pick and his wife Darlene, Elaine Rowen and husband Bernard, Arden Pick and his wife Jean, Betty Pick, Shirley Pick, Ronald Pick; brother in law, Harold Chase; nephew, Michael Chase; nieces, Mary Ellen Luzinske and Patricia Ballwanz. Family and friends may visit with the family and pay their respects to Ardis on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 9-11:00 a.m. at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home of Berlin. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. with Father David Greenfield officiating and burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery of Berlin. Immediately following the services at the Cemetery all are invited back to the funeral Home family center for a luncheon and fellowship with the family. Ardis got her wish, she wanted to die in her home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Mrs. Ardis Schmidt

September 13, 1928 - December 7, 2016