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Passed away peacefully on August 29, 2020. Born March 1, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Preceded in death by parents, William G. Penas and Helen A. Penas. Her husband Wallace L. Schmidt and her brother, Matthew F. Penas. Survived by: her 5 daughters; Rebeca (Greg) Anderson, Linda J. (Dave) Johnson, Christine M. Lennartson, Kay A. Schmidt, Susan A. Schmidt, and her son, Bill (Karen) Schmidt; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. After raising six children, she enjoyed her walks, a good book and a movie, and all her pets. She volunteered for several years at Divine Redeemer Hospital in South St. Paul. She was thoughtful, kind, honest, and had a strong faith in God and love. She loved her house at 1023 Highland Ave and always said, "We have the best view in South St. Paul." Wally and Lorraine retired in 1986 on Little Sand Lake in Backus, Minnesota. She will be truly missed by many. Your family will love you always. A private service for family was held at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials Preferred to Woodlyn Heights Health Care Center, 2060 Upper 55th St., IGH MN 55077[[In-content Ad]]

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