World traveler and avid Packers fan, Jean Louise Schmitz passed away on

Tuesday, December 17 th at the age of 76. Jean was devoted to her friends

and family, and generous with her time and love. She spent her life

bringing everyone to tears with laughter and those stories will live on to do

the same. Jean traveled to an incredible 77 countries and is ready to

continue cheering on the Packers to another Super Bowl in 2025.

Jean is survived by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by

living their lives to the fullest: sisters Mary Joyce Ziemer and Susan

Schmitz (Michael Rowe), brother Michael Schmitz, sister-in-law Pamela

Schmitz, adored nieces and nephews Chris Ziemer (Elayna Nacci Ziemer),

Lisa Ziemer (Rachelle Omenson), Erica Schmitz, Andy Schmitz, Stephanie

Schmitz (Beth Howard), Chiara Ziemer, Freddy Hardnett Jr; beloved dog,

Jasper. Reunited in death with parents John and Bette Schmitz and brother

John Schmitz.

Although Jean is gone, she will live in our hearts forever - wearing leopard

print and decorating the afterlife with floral arrangements and creative craft

projects.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 4 th from 10am-noon

at Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home 3275 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI.

If you care to make a donation in Jean's name, please consider the

American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org.