Margaret Schmit

Margaret (Koenig) Schmit of St. Henry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14th. She was born December 11, 1938 to the late George and Edna (Feltz) Koenig. Margaret married Don Schmit June 6, 1959 and is survived by their three children; Randy Schmit & his wife Lisa (Hays) and their family; Lucas & Emily Schmit, Tyler & Mindy Schmit, Trent & Jamie Schmit, Adam & Leanna Schulze. Daughter Theresa Gillis (Schmit) & her husband Corrie and their family; Josh & Kirby Gillis, Drew & Katy Gillis, Olivia Gillis & Jack, and Kala Gillis. Son Doug & his wife Shelly (Herman) and his family; Sophia & Orion Haro , Eli Schmit & Shae. Margaret had 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren that meant the world to her.

Margaret was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church where she volunteered as Lector, RCIA Lead, Eucharistic Minister and many other areas throughout the years. Her giving of her time was unrelenting throughout the years; there wasn’t a charity or need that Margaret would not give her time to. In 2008 Margaret was given the “Humanitarian of the Year Award” from the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce because of her volunteering. She was also awarded “Volunteer of the Year at the St. Henry Gardens” where she did Bible studies, called Bingo, and provided Rosary and Communion Services. As mentioned, Margaret volunteered at too many organizations to list, but she was especially proud of being involved with the start of the St. Henry EMS. Margaret worked at various companies throughout the years including roles at The Daily Standard, Mercer Beverage, St. Henry Hardware, and many folks remember Margaret as the long-time school secretary at St. Henry High School.

Margaret is survived by her sisters Rita Snider of Marysville, and Joanne Koenig of Coldwater, a sister-in-law Linda Koenig of Maria Stein, as well as a brother-in-law Roger and Diane Schmit of Coldwater, and a brother-in-law Ken Schmit of St. Henry. Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years Donnie Schmit. She was also preceded in death by her sister Rosie and brother-in-law Nick Pleiman formerly of Montezuma, a brother-in-law Lewis Snider formerly of Celina, a brother Frank and sister-in-law Dorothy Ann Koenig formerly of Wendelin and a brother Carl Koenig formerly of Maria Stein.

The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the entire staff at Briarwood Village in Coldwater and especially the EverHeart Hospice Team, they took great care of Margaret. In lieu of flowers, check donations can be made in Margaret Schmit’s honor to St. Henry EMS, PO BOX 6, St. Henry, OH 45883.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Henry Catholic Church, St, Henry, Ohio on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 10:30 AM. Friends and family may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21st and again from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 22nd at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry, Ohio. There will be a luncheon provided after the mass in the St. Henry Parish basement. Condolences for the family may be expressed online at hogenkampfh.com