Peggy L. Schmitt, 59, of Poseyville, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.

She was born August 25, 1956, in Evansville, IN, to William "Bill" and Lillian Maurer.

She enjoyed gardening and photography, and most of all loved being a grandmother. 

Peggy was preceded in death by her father, William "Bill" Maurer; brother, Kevin Maurer; sister-in-law, Kelle Rexing Maurer; and niece, Tessa Maurer.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis Schmitt; sons, Nathan Schmitt and Jarred (Kim) Schmitt; grandson, Leyton Schmitt; mother, Lillian Maurer; siblings, Tom (Donna) Maurer, Terry (JoAnn) Maurer, Keith (Karen) Maurer, Jane Ann (Rodger) Cox, Sue (Larry) Schmitt, Alice (Fred) Blankenberger, Julie Maurer, Kelly (Amy) Maurer, Kent (Erin) Maurer, Traci (Scott) Lewis and Julie (Tim) Rexing; and 35 nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 211 N Vine St, Haubstadt, IN 47639, officiated by Rev. Tony Ernst, with burial in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the church's Family Life Center and Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staffs in the Neuro-ICU unit at Deaconess Gateway and St. Mary's Pulmonary Rehab.