Kathryn Aurelia Schmidt, 92, of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at the St. Elizabeth's Care Center after a brief illness.

She was born Nov. 29, 1926 to Serenus and Helma (Sylling) Meyer in Lake City, MN.  She was a sister to Russell, Paul and Lucille.  She attended schools in Lake City through 9th grade and then transferred to the School of Agriculture, St. Paul, MN. One year of college was attended at St. Olaf, Northfield, MN.

Katie met her husband, Harold, while visiting his home town of Zumbro Falls, MN.  They married on May 3, 1947 after his return from serving in the Navy.  They resided in Lake City, Zumbro Falls, and Rochester. They enjoyed a summer residence for 38 years on Marina Point, Lake City.  In 2000 they became full time residents of Lake City.

Katie enjoyed being a homemaker as well as an assistant to her husband in his business ventures.  She belonged to bridge and bible study groups. A lifelong interest in history and genealogy led to her travels to Norway and developed friendships with many cousins that have been maintained for decades.

Upon her return to Lake City she involved herself in community organizations as Ecumenical bible study, Historical Society, Friends of the Library, and Woman's Club of Lake City.  She was active in the United Methodist Church where she enjoyed adult ed. classes, woman's circle and prayer group. For many years she participated in Unidos En Cristo, a spiritual renewal program. She enjoyed her flower gardens, feeding birds, attending concerts and play, traveling, visiting friends and family, welcoming guests to her home, and hosting a weekly Domino game group.  In 2017 Katie and brother, Paul were honored as Wabasha Outstanding Senior Citizens.

She is survived by son Dan Schmidt and daughter Constance Anderson, brother Paul Meyer, sister- in-law Evelyn  (Russell) Meyer, all of Lake City, three grandchildren- Laura ( Royal) Johnson and Karsten Anderson of Rochester and Jennifer (Brian) Schumacher of Zumbro Falls, MN., four great grandchildren- R.J. and Layla Johnson and Harold and Henry Schumacher.  She also was fond of numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

Katie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother and sister.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, Nov.2 at Lake City United Methodist Church.  A meet/ greet will be one hour before the service at the church. A time of fellowship will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers folks are encouraged to make a donation in honor of Katie to St. Elizabeth's Care Center, Wabasha, MN or to the Lion's Eye Research Center, U of MN, Minneapolis, MN., or the Lake City Historical Society.