ARLENE C (KNOLL) SCHMITT Obituary (1941

Arlene C. Schmitt 74, was given life by her Creator and was born in Frankenmuth, Michigan on June 28, 1941 the child of Winfried & Emma Knoll. On July 6th, 1941 she received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God. On April 3rd, 1955 she publicly confessed her faith and was confirmed and received the precious gift of the Lord's life giving body and blood. On November 27th, 1965 she received the gift of a beloved companion in her spouse, Nestor. She was blessed with the gift of two children; David and James; daughter in-law Erin and two grandchildren Katelyn and Mandy. On Saturday, February 6, 2016, God blessed, Arlene with a holy death and took her home to rest in the arms of Jesus until the resurrection of the dead. In addition to her immediate family, she is also survived by a brother, and sister in law Donald & Marge Knoll sister & brother in law Bob & Kathy Schollmeyer. She was preceded in death by her Father & Mother Winfried & Emma Knoll and a brother Edward Knoll. Precious in the sight of the Lord are the death of His saints. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church in Libby. Visitation will be Friday, February 19 from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com