Patricia was born on April 8, 1933, in Tama County, the daughter of Albert and Blanche (Sevcik) Rebik. On November 11, 1950, Patricia was united in marriage to Virgil J. Schmidt in Tama, Iowa. He died in 2012. She was a Master Gardener, an active member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids. Patricia and her husband were instrumental in establishing the Mid Iowa Workshop in Marshalltown, Iowa. She was a great baker and cook, loved to sew, especially quilting. Patricia enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, including abroad and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Patricia is survived and lovingly remembered by her children: Douglas (Jodi) Schmidt, of Libertyville, Illinois, Craig (Leslie) Schmidt, of Cedar Rapids, Rodney (Mig) Schmidt, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Elisa (Mark) Lewis, of Cedar Rapids; 13 grandchildren: Sasha Hoppenworth, Derick Roby, Mary Elizabeth Roby, Casey (Cady) Schmidt, Tanner (Brittany) Schmidt, Brady Schmidt, Hunter (Diana) Schmidt, Benjamin Schmidt, Adelin Schmidt, Francesca (Phil) Reiman, Elena (Tyler) Huber, Kenzy (Ethan) Benton, and Elliott Lewis (fiancee, Kelly Olsen); 17 great grandchildren: Natalie, Maecy, Everett, Teagan, Harper, Everly, Madison, Rocco, Bella, Hunter Jr., Annabel, Emilia, William, Emmeline, Clara, Margot and Leia; son-in-law, William Roby, of Stuart, Florida; and sister, Carolyn (Ron) Meisler, of Longmont, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Laurie Roby; son, Gary Schmidt; and brother, Loren Rebik.

Memorials in Patricia’s memory may be directed to Catholic Charities.

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