Alice S. (Schmid) Benkert, age 82, of Monroe, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, June 18 at her home. Always outgoing, she will be missed by her family and the many people who knew her.
Alice was born August 25, 1928 in Green County to Ernest and Louise (Gutherz) Schmid. She attended country schools in the Monticello area until her family moved to Monroe. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1946. She married Paul Benkert on October 9, 1947. She was a life-long member of St. John's United Church of Christ, active in the Women's Circle and Guild programs, and volunteered in countless ways throughout the years.
Alice was devoted first and foremost to her family and friends, never forgetting a birthday and always having time to visit. She was close to the members of her high school graduating class, particularly in recent years when she was active in planning class reunions. A lifelong Green County resident, she was proud of her hometown and her Swiss heritage. She was employed seasonally by the Swiss Colony for many years, was a U.S. census taker in 1980 and 1990, and enjoyed serving as a city election poll worker for several decades. She loved going to, and having rummage sales.
Alice is survived by her children, Doug (Cathi) of Bloomington, Illinois, Kathy (Paul) Holley of Racine, and Scott (Kira Raichert) of Waukesha; grandchildren Allison and Dwight Holley and Hope Amador; step-grandchildren Dan (Angie) Neubauer and Mike Neubauer; step-great grandchildren Alexis, Emma, and Jacob Neubauer; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul; daughter Connie (Benkert) Amador; sister Mabel (Eugene) Meier; half-siblings Walter Schmid, Glenn Schmid, and Helen Gittings; and step-great grandson Joshuah Neubauer.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 25 at noon at the Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation will be held before the service, starting at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John's United Church of Christ have been suggested.
The family would like to thank the many dear relatives, neighbors, friends, and health care workers who helped Alice in so many ways during recent years, allowing her to remain independent and in her home.
Alice was born August 25, 1928 in Green County to Ernest and Louise (Gutherz) Schmid. She attended country schools in the Monticello area until her family moved to Monroe. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1946. She married Paul Benkert on October 9, 1947. She was a life-long member of St. John's United Church of Christ, active in the Women's Circle and Guild programs, and volunteered in countless ways throughout the years.
Alice was devoted first and foremost to her family and friends, never forgetting a birthday and always having time to visit. She was close to the members of her high school graduating class, particularly in recent years when she was active in planning class reunions. A lifelong Green County resident, she was proud of her hometown and her Swiss heritage. She was employed seasonally by the Swiss Colony for many years, was a U.S. census taker in 1980 and 1990, and enjoyed serving as a city election poll worker for several decades. She loved going to, and having rummage sales.
Alice is survived by her children, Doug (Cathi) of Bloomington, Illinois, Kathy (Paul) Holley of Racine, and Scott (Kira Raichert) of Waukesha; grandchildren Allison and Dwight Holley and Hope Amador; step-grandchildren Dan (Angie) Neubauer and Mike Neubauer; step-great grandchildren Alexis, Emma, and Jacob Neubauer; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul; daughter Connie (Benkert) Amador; sister Mabel (Eugene) Meier; half-siblings Walter Schmid, Glenn Schmid, and Helen Gittings; and step-great grandson Joshuah Neubauer.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 25 at noon at the Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation will be held before the service, starting at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John's United Church of Christ have been suggested.
The family would like to thank the many dear relatives, neighbors, friends, and health care workers who helped Alice in so many ways during recent years, allowing her to remain independent and in her home.