Irma Lucille Schmitz

Irma Lucille (Eggen) Schmitz, 79, of Jefferson City, passed away in her home on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Her spirit is carried on by her husband Alfred, as well as her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Kroeger) Eggen. Irma graduated from St. Peter High School in 1953 and was united in marriage on May 5, 1956 to Alfred Hugo Schmitz, who survives at their home. Irma worked at Missouri Farm Bureau as a switchboard operator before she became a full-time mother. After raising their family, she joined her husband in the family business, Frank Schrimpf Plumbing, managing and expanding the Beam Central Vac sales for the business. Irma was a very active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (IC). She served on the parish vocation committee, a member of IC Church Circle, Immaculata Club, St. Ann's Sodality and was involved in Sixth Grade Vocation Day, Christ Renews His Parish, Cursillo and Guadalupe Circle. For many years she volunteered at the Samaritan Center and the local Amtrak train station. Faith, family and friends were very important to Irma. She loved to bake and cook in her kitchen, and enjoyed sharing her cookies and sweet rolls. She loved spending time with family and friends, playing cards, and time at the Lake. She had a passion for travel and never knew a stranger that did not become an instant friend. She is survived by six children; Paul (Ann) Schmitz of Parkville, MO; Debbie (Kevin) Scherr of Jefferson City; Chuck (Lisa) Schmitz of Kansas City, MO; Michele (Eric) Caywood of Jefferson City; Rev. John Schmitz of Jefferson City; Jim (Lisa) Schmitz of Jefferson City; son-in-law Mike Schweiss of Jefferson City. Her surviving siblings include: Therese Schepers of Russellville, MO; Frances (Paul) Meyer of Jefferson City; and sister-in-law Marie Eggen of Yonkers, NY. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Marcia Schweiss, her parents, sister Alma Eggen and brother Robert Eggen. Family will receive friends at the visitation from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 25th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 26th, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. John Schmitz officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Goldschmidt Cancer Center, 1432 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109 or the Samaritan Center, 1310 East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.