Marjorie A. (Schmidt) Filter

Marjorie A. (Schmidt) Filter of Port Washington, formerly of Grafton and Mequon, was called to her heavenly home on Oct. 15, 2024, at age 86 years.

She was born March 10, 1938, to Paul and Esther (Jaeger) Schmidt and raised in Gresham, Wis.

Marge was employed for many years at Kelch Corp. in Mequon, and in earlier years she loved to bake, garden, attend bible study and go for walks.

She will be greatly missed by son Randy (Judy) Filter; daughters Nancy (Bob) Koschnitzke and Judith (Bob) Maxfield; grandchildren Lisa (Jeff) Rick, Bobby Maxfield, Hannah Maxfield, Jim Maurer and Brian Maurer; great-grandchildren Hudson Rick and Tate, Ethan, Colson and Aubrianna Maurer; sister-in-law Elizabeth Leist; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by husband Roland “Rollie” Filter, sister Betty (Schmidt) Hangartner, brother Jim Schmidt and granddaughter Kristen Koschnitzke.

The family would like to thank the staff at High Point Residence of Port Washington (formerly Ellen’s Home) and the Horizon Hospice care team for the outstanding tender and loving care they gave to Marge.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1332 Arrowhead Rd., Grafton. Visitation took place prior to the service from 9 to 11 a.m.

Interment was at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery in Mequon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials of your choice are appreciated.

Eernisse Funeral Home in Port Washington is proudly serving the Filter family.

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