Amy E. Schmitt, 67, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her adoring family on November 1, 2024.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with a wake service to be held at 3:00 p.m. Additional visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Church with her Funeral Mass to start at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Jeff Frieden officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Amy was born on January 4, 1957, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth and Sally (Whitfield) Klein. She attended Leo High School and married her “forever dance partner”, Jim Schmitt, on October 29, 1977, in Rickardsville, Iowa. Amy worked for 45 years at Mercy as a physical therapy aide and home care clerk, a career she cherished for the many dear friendships it afforded her. She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, and volunteered her time at Mary’s Inn maternity home, a role that would bring a “bonus” granddaughter, Natalie, into her life.

Amy possessed the rare combination of warmth and kindness capable of buoying the spirits of those in her presence. Her bedrock in life was her faith, and the significance of her passing on All Saints’ Day was noted by those closest to her, many of whom regarded her as a saint in their hearts. She was an active country western dancer and could be found most Wednesdays at the fairgrounds, her natural beauty and zeal for life on full display.  More than anything she enjoyed bringing her family together for weekend brunches and holiday gatherings, many of which included activities of her own invention which brought so much joy and laughter to all in attendance.

Those left to carry on Amy’s legacy include her husband of 47 years, Jim Schmitt, her devoted sons Jesse (Michelle) Schmitt, of Dubuque, and Brian Schmitt of Chicago, Illinois, and her “perfect” grandsons Colton and Nathan Schmitt. She is also survived by her siblings Laurie (Rick) Juran, Penny Murphy, Peter (Carmen) Klein, Julie Donovan, Tony Klein, Todd (Heidi) Klein, David (Amanda) Klein, Kenneth “Chip” (Elsa) Klein, mother-in-law Lucy Schmitt, in-laws Lynne (Mark) Wolf, Sharon (Tom) Wolf, Lee (Carrie Merrick) Schmitt, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She is reunited with her parents Kenneth and Sally, sibling Paul Klein, father-in-law Richard Schmitt, and in-laws Dennis Donovan, Dan Murphy and Wayne Schmitt.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for providing comfort to Amy in her final days and her friends and family for their endless support and prayers.