Mrs. Goldschmidt was a loving wife and caring mom who passionately raised her four children. She supported them through their schooling at St. Teresa Grade School, Belleville East High School, Belleville Area College, and Saint Louis University. Pat was an avid spectator, following her children and grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.
A long-time member of St. Teresa Parish, Pat volunteered and participated in numerous activities and organizations, including most recently the Young-at-Heart Group. Pat was caring and compassionate; after raising her children, she became a care provider for several elderly family members and friends.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Leland Goldschmidt, whom she married on February 19, 1955, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Carlyle, IL, and who died on November 26, 2003; an infant daughter, Susan Kay; her parents, Edward and Violet Spitz; two sisters, Georgia (Albert) Dalhaus and Evelyn (Paul) Winter; and a brother, Ralph Spitz.
Surviving are three sons, Steven (Cynthia) Goldschmidt of Lee’s Summit, MO;
John (Katy) Goldschmidt of O’Fallon, IL;
and Robert (Traci) Goldschmidt of Smithton, IL;
a daughter, Suzanne (Kevin) McClure of Webster Groves, MO;
and nine grandchildren who all lovingly referred to her as GG,
Brittany (Blake) Fletcher and Matthew Goldschmidt of Lee’s Summit, MO,
Emma and Lucas Goldschmidt of O’Fallon, IL,
Erin and Lauren Goldschmidt of Smithton, IL,
and Brian, Megan, and Kelly McClure of Webster Groves, MO.
Memorials may be made to the St. Teresa School Scholarship Fund, 1201 Lebanon Ave., Belleville, IL 62221. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at St Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. David Darin and Fr. Anthony Onyango concelebrating. Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Condolences Left For Patricia Goldschmidt
I wish to express my “sympathy” to Pat’s family. My mother and father , who was Ed and Lizzie (Gehrs) Stevonson loved playing cards with Pat and Leland years ago. Pat and I were third cousins. Your parent’s were great people to know and they will be missed by all who knew them.
Love to all,
Dot Schulte
Helen Schulte, Belleville, IL, 62226
My deepest condolences to Rob and his family! Rob, I am lifting you and your entire family in prayer during this time of grief. I am saddened by the loss of your mom and my heart goes out to you and your family and I pray God’s blessings of peace and comfort be upon each of you. May the beautiful memories you have created with your mom keep her forever close in your heart! Warmest, Marilyn
Marilyn Hannibal, Houston, TX, 77025
just wanted you to know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
Diane Adams – Jones Eye Center, West Plains, Mo, 65775
Dear Rob, You and your family have been in my thoughts these last several weeks. I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories of your Mom and the knowledge that she is no longer suffering, give you peace. “Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity” (by Terri Guillements). Jutta Nenninger 2015
Jutta Nenninger, Festus, MO, 63028
Sorry for your loss, will remember her in my prayers, 1950 classmate. Bob Diekemper
Bob Diekemper, Carlyle, IL, 62231
Dear Suzanne and Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your dear mother. I still remember going to your house to work on a St. Teresa school project with Suzanne, and how welcome your mom made me feel.
Donna (Kraus) Luebbers, Pace, FL, 32571
We in the Lucentis East Region Franchise are saddened to learn of your family’s loss. Rob is a special member of our team and we want to offer our prayers and support in this difficult time.
In sympathy,
The East Region
Jennifer Greene, Nashville, TN, 37066