1943~2017
Joyce A (Nickle) Schmidt went home to be with her husband, Gerald E Schmidt Sr., and daughter, Cynthia Kay on February 15, 2017 surrounded by family in Colorado Springs, CO. Born October 22, 1943, she married Gerald on June 17, 1961, and shared 55 years together before his death on April 22, 2016. They raised two children.
Joyce spent her early years as a stay at home raising two children until the death of Cynthia Kay Schmidt. It would be two years later that Joi-Ann was born to rekindle the parenting skills of Joyce. She enjoyed fishing in the Rehoboth Bay, and camping. She worked for the former Capitol Campus in Middletown before retiring in Millsboro, DE.
Joyce was predeceased by her husband Gerald Sr. just ten months ago, her parents, Chester and Catherine Nickle, brothers Chester, Raymon, Robert, Billy, and Donald. And sisters, Betty,Shirley, and Dorothy.
Surviving are her son Gerald Jr. (Paula), and daughter Joi-Ann (Selina), two grandsons Paul (Jennifer), and Josh, and two granddaughters, Rachel and Catie. She is also survived by a sister Janet Clark, brothers-in-law Joseph “Pete” (Roberta) Schmidt, Mike (Joan) Schmidt, and sisters-in-law Barbara (Clarence) Hawkins, and Susan (Tom) Morgan. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces.
Services will be at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be given to the American Heart Association, or the American Diabetes Association.